Question: - notableworks is '' 's apprentice '' catherine , called birdy '' '' the midwife    - genre is young-adult historical novels      - awards is newbery medal 1996    - birth date is 04 october 1941      - nationality is american    - birth place is chicago , illinois , usa    - alma mater is stanford university    - occupation is writer    Given the details above, guess who could this information be about.
Answer:
karen cushman