Alden R. Carter is an American writer primarily known for his young adult novels, stories, and non-fiction. His works have won numerous awards including six American Library Association Best Book awards. In 2002 Carter was named to Wisconsin Library Association's list "Notable Wisconsin Authors" placing him among the finest writers in the state. Aside from his YA work Carter has written a novel on the Civil War, Bright Starry Banner, has published several works of adult non-fiction, and also has given over six hundred presentations to schools and conferences. 

April 7th, 1947 in Eau Claire (Age 78)