L. Frank Baum

Lyman Frank Baum was an American writer born in Chittenango, New York, in 1856. He worked in several fields before becoming a successful children's author. His best-known book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was published in 1900 and tells the story of Dorothy's adventures in the magical Land of Oz. The book became a beloved work of children's literature and inspired many adaptations, including the famous 1939 film. Baum wrote several more books set in Oz. He died in 1919.