Eleanor Farjeon was an English author and poet, born on February 13, 1881, in London. She is best known for her children's literature, including the beloved book The Little Bookroom, which won the Carnegie Medal in 1955. Farjeon's writing often featured themes of nature and imagination, making her works timeless and cherished by young readers. In addition to children's books, Farjeon wrote plays, novels, and poetry for adults. She was a close friend of notable figures such as Charles Dickens and A.A. Milne, and her contributions to literature earned her recognition in the literary community. Farjeon passed away on June 5, 1965.