L. Frank Baum

Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919), better known by his pen name L. Frank Baum, was an American author chiefly known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen novel sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a host of other works (55 novels in total, plus four "lost works", 83 short stories, over 200 poems, an unknown number of scripts, and many miscellaneous writings), and made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen. His works anticipated such century-later commonplaces as television, augmented reality, laptop computers (The Master Key), wireless telephones (Tik-Tok of Oz), women in high risk, action-heavy occupations (Mary Louise in the Country), and the ubiquity of advertising on clothing (Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work).

Childhood and early life

Baum was born in Chittenango, New York in 1856 into a devout Methodist family. He had German, Scots-Irish, and English ancestry, and was the seventh of nine children of Cynthia Ann (née Stanton) and Benjamin Ward Baum, only five of whom survived into adulthood. "Lyman" is the name of his father's brother, but he always disliked it and preferred his middle name "Frank".

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Helene damage postpones Autumn at Oz festival

News & Record 23 Mar 2025
BEECH MOUNTAIN — The Land Oz, a quirky attraction atop Beech Mountain celebrating the Frank Baum classic, managed to survive the '70 gas crisis, bankruptcy, a catastrophic fire and vandals ... .

‘Wicked’ star Marrisa Bode reveals major ‘Wizard of Oz’ Easter egg

The News International 22 Mar 2025
Frank Baum, Nessarose is known as the Wicked Witch of East, the sister of Elphaba, Wicked Witch of the West (Cynthia Erivo), and her fate is sealed when Dorothy’s house lands on her due to tornado ...

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The Oregonian 21 Mar 2025
Wicked is based on Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, recreated by novelist Gregory Maguire to tell the story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda ... ....

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Wall Street Journal 21 Mar 2025
Gregory Maguire extends his fictional expansion of L. Frank Baum’s Oz, traveling back to the childhood of the antiheroic witch Elphaba ... .

Grace Christian Academy’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’ musical shines with inspiring lead

Williamson Herald 21 Mar 2025
Grace Christian Academy High School’s Fine Arts department is bringing the beloved classic “The Wizard of Oz” to life in a production that’s as heartwarming as magical. Follow the yellow brick road in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s ....

Wicked, Anora, Den of Thieves 2 on Netflix, and every movie new to streaming this week

Polygon 21 Mar 2025
Here’s everything new that’s available to watch this weekend!. New on Netflix. Den of Thieves 2. Pantera. Where to watch ... Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and her friendship with Galinda (Ariana Grande-Butera), who later becomes Glinda the Good.

'Wizard of Oz' comes to Statesville

Statesville Record & Landmark 20 Mar 2025
Follow the yellow brick road as Center Stage Alliance presents a delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, "The Wizard of Oz," opening March 20 and running through March 30 at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville ... .

Wells High School Players bring 'The Wizard of Oz' to life

Seacoast Online 19 Mar 2025
WELLS, Maine — The Wells Players troupe at Wells High School is bringing the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" to the Olenn Performing Arts Center stage, starting March 19 ... Frank Baum’s 1900 novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and the iconic 1939 MGM film.

Things to do in Montgomery for March 20-26

Montgomery Advertiser 19 Mar 2025
Minority business exhibition ... General admission tickets are $35 ... Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film ... By L. Frank Baum ... His grandparents – Frank, Aida, Nunzio, and Emma – are just as determined that he stay put.

Helene leaves speedbump in path to Land of Oz reopening

News & Record 18 Mar 2025
BEECH MOUNTAIN — The Land Oz, a quirky attraction celebrating the Frank Baum classic, managed to survive the '70 gas crisis, bankruptcy, a catastrophic fire and vandals ... .

From Adolescence to ET: The 15 greatest child performances

AOL 18 Mar 2025
The 14-year-old debutant gives an astonishing performance as Jamie, a schoolboy accused of killing his schoolmate Katie ... L Frank Baum’s original conception of the character was as someone of around 10 or 11 ... .

Alahna Thompson takes us 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at Coshocton High School

Coshocton Tribune 18 Mar 2025
Show Caption. Hide Caption. 'The Wizard of Oz' opening at Coshocton High School ... Alahna Thompson stars as Dorothy ... The musical playing this weekend at CHS is based on the famous 1939 film, which in turn is based on the books by Frank L. Baum ... "I love it.

'Wicked's Blockbuster Japan Debut Pushes It Even Closer to the Billion-Dollar Mark

Collider 14 Mar 2025
The movie debuted in its final major territory, Japan, this past week ... Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" books ....

Box Office: Wicked hits USD 5M in Japan, holds No 1 spot for third consecutive day after discount Wednesday growth

Pinkvilla 13 Mar 2025
Wicked holds Japan’s box office crown with a USD 665K Discount Wednesday boost, reaching USD 5.2M in six days, while Doraemon. Nobita’s Art World Tales stays strong ... 1.8K. Box Office ... follow us ... Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz and the iconic 1939 film ... .

Things to do in Montgomery for March 13-19

Montgomery Advertiser 12 Mar 2025
St. Patrick's Day. Citrus Social St. Patrick's Day Edition. Saturday, March 15, 1-4 p.m. at The Local Lemon, 702A Commerce Ct., Prattville. Family friendly event ... Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film ... Frank Baum.
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