Roald Dahl was a famous British author born in 1916 who wrote many classic children's books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. He had a varied career that included serving in the Royal Air Force during WWII before starting his writing career. Dahl wrote both children's books and short stories for adults, drawing inspiration from his own life experiences and children to create memorable tales. He received many awards over his lifetime for his contributions to children's literature before passing away in 1990.