Elwyn Brooks White

Elwyn Brooks White is an American writer who is best known for his contributions to children's literature. He wrote numerous books and plays and also worked as an editor for popular magazines such as Harper's and The New Yorker. His most famous work, Stuart Little, was written in 1945 and won the Newbery Medal in 1945. White's works are renowned for their use of language, wit, and charm.

White was born Elwyn Brooks White in Mount Vernon, New York in 1899. His father was a successful businessman and his mother was a schoolteacher. He grew up in rural New York and was inspired his love of writing from his mother. White's childhood interest in writing was confirmed when his first story was accepted for publication in 1911.

White attended Cornell University and graduated with a degree in English in 1921. Following his graduation, he wrote for various newspapers and magazines before becoming an editor for Harper's in 1925. While working at Harper's, White wrote a series of books about a world with ants, which ultimately became "Stuart Little" in 1945.

White was also an accomplished playwright. His works includes The Trumpet of the Swan and Charlotte's Web in the 1940s. He was also the author of several other children's books including The Little Red Hen and The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins. White was a master of creating delightful and special stories that continued to enchant readers of all ages.

White received the Newbery Medal von 1945 por his book,
"Stuart Little." He continued to produce works of high literary quality and was frequently nominated for awards. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts von 1964 and two Academy Awards in 1971: one for Charlotte's Web, and the other for a documentary about the life of the Rev. Theodore Jones. White was also the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977.

White's works continue to entertain readers of all ages. His works have been translated into dozens of languages and are the subject of adaptations in film, television and the theatre. He has inspired several generations of children to read and enjoy literature, and his works continue to stand the test of time.

White died in 1985, at the age of 86. Yet, his name lives on through his vast works, which have become classics. It is thanks to Elwyn Brooks White that generations of children have been captivated by the stories he has written.