Are both Robin McKinley and Anita Diamant American authors?
Robin McKinley Jennifer Carolyn Robin McKinley (born November 16, 1952), known as Robin McKinley, is an American author of fantasy and children's books. Her 1984 novel "The Hero and the Crown" won the Newbery Medal as the year's best new American children's book.
Marian Walsh Marian Walsh is an American author, consultant, lawyer and former politician. She is a former State Senator in the Massachusetts Senate where she served nine terms, and a former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives where she served two terms. She was the first woman to serve in the Massachusetts State House and the State Senate from her district. Walsh began her own consulting and coaching firm upon leaving public office. She also authored "Run", a book about running for political office as well as started a campaign school at the Kennedy Library.