Pamela Lyndon Travers, commonly known as P.L. Travers, was an Australian-born British writer best known for her children's book series featuring the character Mary Poppins. Born on August 9, 1899, in Maryborough, Queensland, she moved to England in her twenties, where she began her writing career. Travers published the first Mary Poppins book in 1934, which introduced readers to the magical nanny who brings joy and adventure to the lives of the Banks children. The series became immensely popular and led to adaptations, including the famous 1964 Disney film, further cementing her legacy in children's literature. Travers passed away on April 23, 1996.