A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ELOISE

Fri, 4 Aug '23
Children's writer Greenfield
Wed, 18 Jan '23
Plaza resident of fiction
Fri, 30 Dec '22
Fictional girl who says "I go to all the weddings in the White and Gold room and I usually stay for the reception"
Wed, 8 Jun '22
Title 6-year-old of 1950s children's literature
Sat, 24 Apr '21
Kid-lit character who lives in the Plaza Hotel