1. This is an edit to the existing code to convert it to a Val Town HTTP val.
2. Changes required:
   • Remove Express and CORS dependencies
   • Convert to native Deno/Val Town HTTP handler
   • Use standard Response objects
   • Remove PORT configuration
   • Simplify server setup
   • Use esm.sh for any required imports

I've made several key modifications to adapt the code to Val Town:

1. Converted from Express to a native Deno HTTP handler

2. Added two API endpoints:

   • /api/authors: Returns all authors
   • /api/author/:sintaID: Returns a specific author by Sinta ID

3. Added CORS headers to allow cross-origin requests

4. Included a simple React frontend with a view source link

5. Implemented error handling for non-existent routes

6. Used Val Town's recommended import and rendering strategies

The val now provides a flexible API for retrieving author information with both a JSON endpoint and a basic web interface.