Jeanne DuPrau

b. 1944·American

Jeanne DuPrau is an American author born in 1944, best known for writing The Books of Ember, a post-apocalyptic series for young readers that begins with The City of Ember. Her novels blend science fiction and adventure to explore themes of survival, community, and the rediscovery of a lost world. Before turning to fiction, she worked as a teacher and editor.