Children’s Authors

Juster’s other books include “The Dot and the Line” and “Otter Nonsense.”

Greene won the Newbery Honor for her 1974 book “Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe.”

McBratney’s picture book has sold more than 43 million copies and been translated into 57 languages.

Cole’s words, along with illustrator Bruce Degen’s pictures, brought science to children in a fun and appealing way.

Known for his simple, charming illustrations, dePaola created more than 260 books for children

Prolific poet won numerous awards.

Richard Peck, prize-winning children’s author, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at his home in New York City, after a battle with cancer, according to the Associated Press. He was 84.

Beloved author of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness…

Julius Lester, an author, musician, civil rights activist and university professor who made a late-life conversion to Judaism, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 78.