Elizabeth Enright

Born in 1909 and raised in a creative family, she became an American writer and illustrator whose work has stayed popular with generations of young readers. She is especially remembered for the Melendy Quartet, including The Saturdays, and for Thimble Summer, which received a Newbery Honor.

Her stories are known for lively siblings, memorable homes, and a feeling that everyday family life can turn into adventure. Alongside writing novels, she also illustrated, which helped give her books their distinctive personality.

She died in 1968, but her books continue to be discovered by readers who enjoy classic children's literature that feels funny, warm, and wonderfully lived-in.