Complex sentence: Doris Buchanan Smith (June 1,1934-August 8,2002) was an award-winning author of children's books, primarily known for "A Taste of Blackberries" (1973, HarperCollins), about a boy who's best friend dies.
Split into simpler sentences: Doris Buchanan Smith (June 1,1934-August 8,2002) was an award-winning author of children's books. Smith is primarily known for "A Taste of Blackberries" (1973, HarperCollins), about a boy who's best friend dies.