Dorothy Aldis (March 13, 1896 – July 4, 1966) was an American writer of children's literature and poet.
The youngest of four girls, Aldis was educated privately, and attended the prestigious Miss Porter's School.
Like her mother, who reported for the Sunday Tribune, Aldis began working for the paper, writing columns on decorating, pets, and personals.
The couple lived in Chicago and had four children: Mary, Owen, and twins Peggy and Ruth.
Unable to find time to write at home with her growing family, Aldis often took her typewriter to a local park to work.