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L. Frank Baum was born on May 15, 1856 in Chittenango, New York.
* He was an American author best known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
* Baum wrote 14 Oz books, as well as 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts.
* He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.
* Baum died on May 6, 1919 in Hollywood, California.
* He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
* Baum's work has been translated into over 50 languages and has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.
* He is considered one of the most influential children's authors of all time.
* His books continue to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.