Author: Gwendolyn Brooks
Alternate names: Gwendolyn BROOKS; Gwendolyn 1917- Brooks
Born: 7 June 1917
Died: 3 December 2000
Bio: An American poet, author, and teacher. Her work often dealt with the personal celebrations and struggles of ordinary people in her community (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwendolyn_Brooks>Wikipedia</a>).