Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman, born on November 10, 1960, is a distinguished English author known for his contributions to short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre, and films. His acclaimed works include "The Sandman," "Stardust," "American Gods," "Coraline," and "The Graveyard Book," for which he became the first author to win both the Newbery and Carnegie medals for the same title. Gaiman's work has garnered multiple prestigious accolades, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards. In 2013, his novel "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" received the Book of the Year honor at the British National Book Awards.