Betty Smith, a renowned writer, entered this world on December 15, 1896, in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, a part of the bustling metropolis that is New York City, located in the state of New York, within the United States of America.
Throughout her illustrious career, Smith garnered widespread recognition for her literary masterpieces, including the highly acclaimed novel "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", published in 1945, as well as "Joy in the Morning" (1965) and "Hour Glass" (1946).
Tragically, her life came to a close on January 17, 1972.
