20th-century american novelists

John Barth

American writer who is best known for his postmodernist and metafictional fiction.

L. Frank Baum

American author best known for his children’s books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels

James Agee

American novelist, journalist, poet, screenwriter and film critic

Lloyd Alexander

American author of more than 40 books, primarily fantasy novels for children and young adults

Sherman Alexie

Spokane-Coeur d’Alene-Native American novelist, short story writer, poet, and filmmaker