Biography

Kaye Webb was born on January 26, 1914 in Chiswick, London, England, UK. She was an actress and producer, known for Joan Aiken (1969), Tottie: The Story of a Dolls' House (1984) and Something to Read (1959). She was married to Ronald Searle, Christopher Brierley and Andrew Hunter. She died on January 16, 1984.

Winner of the Eleanor Farjeon award for distinguished services to children's literature in 1969. She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1974 Queen's Honours List for her services to literature.

Became one of the first female members of the Society of Bookmen in 1972.