Lillian Hoxie Picken

Lillian Hoxie Picken (1852–1913) was an American educator and textbook editor. She taught in every grade of public schools, including at Parsons, Kansas and Fort Scott, Kansas, in the Emporia State Normal School (now Emporia State University Teachers College), and in two colleges, besides conducting more than 20 institutes in Kansas. In 1902 and 1903, Picken compiled five illustrated textbooks into a children's reading series for the State of Kansas.

Early life and education
Lillian Hoxie was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 23, 1852. She was the fourth child of the six children of James L. and Charity S. Hoxie.

Her family moved to Michigan, and in that State, she received a normal and university education.

Career
After graduation, Picken taught for 20 years, 18 of which were with the educational interests of Kansas. Her work covered all the grades of schools, including six years in the Emporia State Normal School. She was an instructor in 23 normal institutes, and she conducted the majority of them.

In 1902 and 1903, Picken compiled five illustrated textbooks as a children's reading series, illustrated by three different artists, also containing biographies of noted authors, written by Margaret Hill McCarter. Picken also contributed to educational and literary periodicals for many years. In September 1913, Picken became Secretary of the 3,800 member YWCA of Kansas City, Missouri.

Personal life
On June 19, 1886, at Emporia, Kansas, she married William Samuel Picken (1862–1926), and they lived in Iola, Kansas. Their children were Chat and Lucie Lillian.

Lillian Hoxie Picken died in Hays, Kansas, November 18, 1913.

Selected works

 * The Crane First Reader, 1902 (text)
 * The Crane Second Reader, 1903 (text)
 * The Crane Third Reader, 1903 (text)
 * The Crane Fourth Reader, 1902 (text)
 * The Crane Fifth Reader, 1902 (text)