Nicholas Sparks, 59

Novelist

1

Brandon Sanderson, 49

Novelist

2

Michael Bishop (1945-2023)

Novelist

3

Rainbow Rowell, 52

Young Adult Author

4

Kevin Young, 54

Poet

5

Daniel Quinn (1935-2018)

Novelist

6

Weldon Kees

Poet

7

Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881-1954)

Poet

8

Becca Fitzpatrick, 46

Young Adult Author

9

Clyde Brion Davis (1894-1962)

Novelist

10

Mari Sandoz (1896-1966)

Novelist

11

Roxane Gay, 50

Non-Fiction Author

12