Most Famous:
* S.E. Hinton: Known for her iconic coming-of-age novel *The Outsiders*, which was set in Tulsa and explored themes of social class and teenage rebellion.
Other Notable Authors:
* Ralph Ellison: While not born in Oklahoma, Ellison lived and wrote in Tulsa for much of his life. He is best known for his groundbreaking novel *Invisible Man*.
* N. Scott Momaday: A Kiowa author and poet, Momaday is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel *House Made of Dawn*, which explores Native American identity and the impact of colonization.
* John Steinbeck: While not born in Oklahoma, Steinbeck lived in Oklahoma City for a short period and wrote about the Dust Bowl, a period of severe dust storms that devastated the state in the 1930s. His novel *The Grapes of Wrath* is a powerful account of this period.
* W.D. Snodgrass: A poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1960, Snodgrass was born and raised in Oklahoma.
* Larry McMurtry: Author of *Lonesome Dove* and other popular novels, McMurtry lived in Oklahoma for a time and drew on the state's culture in his writing.
It's important to note that this is just a small sample of the many talented writers who have called Oklahoma home. There are countless others who deserve recognition for their contributions to literature.