Carolyn Keene — the pseudonym under which the popular children's and teenage detective series about the adventures of Nancy Drew were published. In fact, the pen name was used by several authors who wrote books commissioned by the Stratemeyer Syndicate publishing house, founded by Edward Stratemeyer in the 1930s.
The series about Nancy Drew, the detective protagonist, has become one of the most successful in children's literature, attracting readers with its exciting storyline, courageous heroine and the mysteries she solves. The books have been translated into many languages and have become popular all over the world, and have also been adapted for television, film and computer games.
Nancy Drew stories continue to be popular because they not only inspire adventure, but also inspire young readers to be brave, independent, and determined.
