Jeanne DuPrau
Jeanne DuPrau is an American author of fantasy and young adult novels. She is the author of the Books of Ember fantasy series. Jeanne never set out to become a writer, but has always enjoyed writing. She wrote her first book when she was five titled Frosty the Snowman , which is five pages long and illustrated in crayon. In her spare time, Jeanne enjoys ice skating, bird watching, gardening, playing piano and cooking.