American children's writer, diarist, and journalist (1867-1957).

Born February 7th, 1867 in Pepin County.

Died February 10th, 1957 at 90 years old in Mansfield (cancer). ^[ref]

Rose Wilder Lane

Born December 5th, 1886 in De Smet.

Died October 30th, 1968 at 81 years old

Beverly Cleary

Born April 12th, 1916 in McMinnville.

Died March 25th, 2021 at 104 years old

P. L. Travers

Born August 9th, 1899 in Maryborough.

Died April 23rd, 1996 at 96 years old

Beatrix Potter

Born July 28th, 1866 in West Brompton.

Died December 22nd, 1943 at 77 years old

Ursula K. Le Guin

Born October 21st, 1929 in Berkeley.

Died January 22nd, 2018 at 88 years old