May Sarton was born in Belgium in 1912.
* She moved to the United States with her family when she was four years old.
* She was a poet, novelist, and memoirist.
* Her work often explored themes of love, loss, and creativity.
* She was openly lesbian and was a role model for many LGBTQ+ writers.
* She won numerous awards for her work, including the American Book Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship.
* She died in 1995 at the age of 83.
* Her work continues to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.