science fiction

Madeleine L’Engle

American writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and young adult fiction, including A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels: A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, and An Acceptable Time

Ursula K. Le Guin

American author best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series

Stanislaw Lem

Polish writer of science fiction and essays on various subjects, including philosophy, futurology, and literary criticism

X. J. Kennedy

American poet, translator, anthologist, editor, and author of children’s literature and textbooks on English literature and poetry

Stephen King

American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels