Lena Waithe, 41

Screenwriter

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Emily Henry, 34

Novelist

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Gary Paulsen (1939-2021)

Young Adult Author

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Howard Ashman (1950-1991)

Playwright

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Grace Lin, 51

Children's Author

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RV Cassill (1919-2002)

Novelist

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John Patrick (1905-1995)

Playwright

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Jordan Orona, 34

Blogger

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Lars Gustafsson (1936-2016)

Poet

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Eloise Greenfield (1929-2021)

Children's Author

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Carlis Howze, 37

Blogger

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George Kashdan (1928-2006)

Comic Book Author

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