Natalie Babbitt

Natalie Babbitt was an American writer and illustrator of children's books, best known for the classic novel *Tuck Everlasting*. Her stories often combined humor, imagination, and thoughtful treatment of serious themes, and she won a Newbery Honor among other literary recognition.[1][2]

Dayton, Ohio, United States Jul 28, 1932 Wikipedia
children's literature fantasy young adult fiction