Author

Elizabeth Strout

1956

Elizabeth Strout is an acclaimed American author born on January 6, 1956, in Portland, Maine. She is best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Olive Kitteridge," which showcases her keen insight into small-town life and complex characters. Strout's background in law and literature, with a degree from Bates College and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law, adds depth to her storytelling. Other notable works include "The Burgess Boys" and "My Name Is Lucy Barton."