Elizabeth George Speare
Elizabeth George Speare was born in 1908 in Massachusetts.
She lived her entire life in New England, which greatly influenced her writing.
Though always intending to write, Speare didn't begin in earnest until her children were older.
Her first historical novel came about by chance when she discovered a compelling character from New England history.
Elizabeth George Speare went on to win two Newbery Medals, for The Witch of Blackbird Pond in 1959 and The Bronze Bow in 1962.
She also received a Newbery Honor and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her enduring contribution to children's literature.
Speare passed away in 1994, leaving a legacy of beloved historical fiction.
