born 1933
Armistead Maupin is an American author best known for his series of novels titled "Tales of the City," which chronicles the lives of a diverse group of residents in San Francisco from the 1970s onward. Born on May 27, 1936, in Martinsville, Virginia, Maupin is recognized for his pioneering representation of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in literature, contributing significantly to the conversation about sexuality and community in contemporary America.