She was born in Sweetville, Louisiana, and raised in nearby Gaytine, both small, segregated sawmill communities in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Mildred Pitts was born on September 9, 1922, the youngest of seven children to Paul Pitts, a log cutter, and Mary Pitts, a beautician and midwife. She published her autobiography, Something Inside So Strong: Life in Pursuit of Choice, Courage, and Change, in 2019. A native of Louisiana who later moved to Denver, Walter was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 1996. Several of her books have won or been named to the honor list of the Coretta Scott King Awards. Walter has written over 20 books for young readers, including fiction and nonfiction.
Mildred Pitts Walter (born September 9, 1922) is an American children's book writer, known for her works featuring African-American protagonists.
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