Jeanne DuPrau

Jeanne DuPrau, born in 1944, is an American author recognized primarily for her science fiction novel series aimed at young readers, titled The Books of Ember. She currently resides in Menlo Park, California.

Her literary output spans various genres, including fiction and nonfiction. Beyond her most famous series, DuPrau has authored other fictional works and several nonfiction titles covering topics such as adoption, cellular biology, cloning, and historical daily life in the American colonies. One of her short stories, "Pearl's Fateful Wish," was included in a 2011 young adult anthology.

One of DuPrau's books, The City of Ember, was adapted into a film released in 2008. The movie, also titled City of Ember, was produced in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and featured a cast including Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Tim Robbins, and Martin Landau.

Jeanne DuPrau achieved significant recognition for her four-part science fiction series, The Books of Ember. This series commenced with "The City of Ember" in 2003, followed by "The People of Sparks" in 2004, "The Prophet of Yonwood" in 2006, and concluded with "The Diamond of Darkhold" in 2008. The narrative of "The City of Ember" was adapted into a feature film released in 2008, which was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

In addition to her popular "Books of Ember" series, Jeanne DuPrau has contributed to literature across several other categories. Her fiction writing includes titles such as "Car Trouble" (2005), "Voyagers: Escape the Vortex" (2016), and "Project F" (2023). DuPrau has also authored several nonfiction works. These include "The Earth House" (1993), "Adoption: The Facts, Feelings, and Issues of a Double Heritage" (1981), "Cells" (2001), "Cloning" (1999), and "Daily Life in the American Colonies" (2001). Her short story "Pearl's Fateful Wish" appeared in a 2011 collection for young adults.