E. L. Konigsburg

1930–2013 (age 83)

Author

Biography

E. L. Konigsburg, born in 1930, earned acclaim for novels that spoke tenderly to young readers while tackling timeless themes of identity, friendship, and courage, guiding generations through coming-of-age journeys.

Her thoughtful prose and gentle wit endeared her to families across the country, and she is remembered with gratitude at Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery.

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