Janette Sebring Lowrey was an American children's writer, best known for writing the beloved children's classic, The Poky Little Puppy. Born on March 2, 1892, in Orange, Texas, Lowrey wrote dozens of books aimed at children and young adults from the 1930s to the 1970s. However, The Poky Little Puppy remains her best-known work, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. As of 2001, it was the single all-time best-selling hardcover children's book in the U.S., outselling other famous books such as Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham.

Another well-known work of hers was Margaret, a historical fiction young adult novel published in 1950, which was adapted into Walt Disney Presents: Annette, a TV serial that aired on The Mickey Mouse Club in 1958. Despite her success as an author, Lowrey herself remained in relative obscurity until her death on March 17, 1986.