Literary Library

Robert C. O'Brien

by Angela Beck January 10, 2026

January 11, 1918 - March 5, 1973American children's book author, novelist and journalistAuthor of "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" (for which he ...

Children's Book Children's Book Author Children's Books Edgar Award Editing Editor Journalism Journalist Mystery Mystery Writer National Geographic Newbery Medal News Novel Novelist Writer

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Erik Larson

by Angela Beck December 13, 2025

January 3, 1954 - American journalist, non-fiction and newspaper writerAuthor of "The Devil in the White City" (for which he won the Edgar Award f...

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Cynthia DeFelice

by Angela Beck April 13, 2024

December 28, 1951 - American children's book writerAuthor of "Dancing Skeleton" (which was named a Best Book of the Year by the Library of Congress...

Children's Book Children's Book Author Children's Books Edgar Award Library of Congress Mystery Writer Sequoyah Book Award

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