Jeanne DuPrau
Born in 1944
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Jeanne DuPrau is an American author best known for her young adult science fiction series, The Books of Ember.
Born in San Francisco, she grew up in the Bay Area and attended Scripps College in Claremont, California.
DuPrau has worked as a teacher, editor, and technical writer.
Her writing career began with non-fiction books for adults before she transitioned to children's literature.
The City of Ember, published in 2003, was her debut novel and became a bestseller, spawning three sequels and a film adaptation.
DuPrau's work often explores themes of environmental conservation, social responsibility, and the power of knowledge.
She currently resides in Menlo Park, California, where she continues to write and inspire young readers.
