Susan Cooper

Susan Mary Cooper (born 23 May 1935) is an English author of children's books. She is best known for The Dark Is Rising. In 2012 she won the lifetime Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association.^[1]

Susan Cooper
Cooper in 2013
Born	Susan Mary Cooper (1935-05-23) 23 May 1935 (age 90) Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Occupation	Writer
Language	English
Alma mater	Somerville College, Oxford
Period	1964–present
Genre	Children's fantasy novels
Notable works	The Dark Is Rising series
Notable awards	Newbery Medal 1976 Margaret A. Edwards Award 2012
Spouse	Nicholas Grant ​ ​ (m. 1963; div. 1983)​ Hume Cronyn ​ ​ (m. 1996; died 2003)​
Website
thelostland.com