author
Madeleine L'Engle
1918–2007
Best known for A Wrinkle in Time, she wrote stories that mix science, wonder, family, and faith in a way that still feels fresh. Her books invite readers to think big while staying close to the emotional lives of children and families.
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And both were young
by Madeleine L'Engle
About the author
Born in New York City in 1918, Madeleine L'Engle became one of the most beloved American writers for young readers, while also publishing novels, poetry, and nonfiction for adults. She is most closely associated with A Wrinkle in Time (1962), the book that brought her wide recognition and won the Newbery Medal.
Her fiction often blends fantasy or science fiction with questions about love, courage, individuality, and the struggle between good and evil. That mix gave her work a distinctive voice: imaginative and adventurous, but also deeply interested in family life, spirituality, and what it means to grow up.
L'Engle continued writing across many decades, building a body of work that reached far beyond a single classic title. She died in 2007, but her books remain a lasting part of children's and young adult literature.