E.B. White, born Elwyn Brooks White on July 11, 1899, in Mount Vernon, New York, was a renowned American writer best known for his contributions to children's literature. He graduated from Cornell University in 1921 and began his career as a writer and editor for various publications. White is celebrated for his work with The New Yorker, where he contributed essays and poems for nearly six decades. His collaboration with James Thurber produced the influential book Is Sex Necessary? in 1929. White's clear, graceful prose style has made his essays a model of literary craftsmanship. White's legacy is perhaps most enduring in his children's books, particularly Stuart Little (1945), Charlotte's Web (1952), and The Trumpet of the Swan (1970). These works have become classics, beloved by generations of readers for their charm, wit, and profound messages about friendship, courage, and nature. An interesting trivia about White is that he was an avid animal lover and based some of his characters on real-life animals from his farm in Maine. E.B. White passed away on October 1, 1985, leaving behind a lasting impact on American literature. Photo: E.,B. White on the beach with his dachshund Minnie

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