Authors who died on November 15

Take a focused look at the authors who passed away on November 15. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1978 Margaret Mead

  A pioneering American cultural anthropologist who revolutionized understanding of human behavior across different societies.

• 1994 Elizabeth George Speare

  Renowned American children's book author who won the Newbery Medal twice for her historical novels 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' and 'The...