Children’s Authors

Smith’s series was adapted into the popular CW show of the same name.

Marsden wrote more than 40 books for young readers.

Brock was also an author, artist, and children’s book illustrator.

He also wrote and illustrated children’s books like “Jamberry” and “I Gotta Draw.”

She oversaw a team of ghostwriters for the creation of hundreds of young adult novels.

She wrote the award-winning children’s book “Tar Beach,” based on one of her quilts.

She was also known for her novel for adults, “The L-Shaped Room.”

He carried on the work of his father, Babar the Elephant’s creator.

She was known for “It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health.”

His hits included “No More One More Time” and “Tear-Stained Letter.”