Richard Atwater (1892-1948) - Born Frederick M. Atwater, Atwater wrote columns for the Chicago Evening Post and the Chicago Daily News. In addition, he was a respected author and editor. He's probably best remembered for his Newberry Honor winning book, Mr. Popper's Penguins. Unfortunately, Atwater had a stroke after starting the book and it may never have come to fruition if not for his wife Florence who finished the story and shares writing credit.