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There have always been writers writing for children, and their work - partcularly those in this list of 20 all time best children's authors - has had a profound impact on the development of childhood and children's literature. Some of the earliest children's authors include Charles Perrault.
Meet 100 wonderful authors and illustrators who create beautiful and timeless books for children, contributing fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and poetry to our bookshelves. We hope you discover some new books and learn about the folks who brought them to life.
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Age: Baby to 3 years. In one of the most popular classic children’s books, a caterpillar eats its way through a week’s worth of food before making a glorious transformation into a butterfly.
- My Name Is Malala by Malala Yousafzai. Age: Baby to 3 years. In her first board book, published in 2022, Nobel Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai introduces young readers to the potential we all have, even if we’re young.
- Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison. Age: Baby to 3 years. It’s never too early for inspiration. With striking illustrations that depict Black women of history, this board book will capture the interest of a baby or toddler.
- Snow Family by Daniel Kirk. Age: Baby to 2 years. In this delightful rhyming tale, a human boy engages in wintry fun with a gaggle of kids made of snow.
May 23, 2023 · BBC Culture polled 177 books experts from 56 countries in order to find the greatest children's books ever. From Where the Wild Things Are to Haroun and the Sea of Stories, here's the top 100.
- Alison Doherty
- Judy Blume. I literally don’t know how I would have gotten through my childhood without Judy Blume. She writes for humans of all ages about emotions and difficult topics with so much care and humor.
- Eric Carle. Eric Carle has written and illustrated well over 50 books for children, and he’s still creating at age 89. His distinctive illustration style includes collage using hand painted papers.
- Yangsook Choi. This writer and illustrator grew up in South Korea and now splits her time between New York and Seoul. This multi-national life is reflected in her books, ranging from the story of a girl newly in America and nervous if her classmates will to learn to pronounce her name to the mixing of Korean street dancing traditions with American Halloween.
- Beverly Cleary. I know I said I didn’t like the word “best,” but Ramona Geraldine Quimby is one of the best literary figures of all time. She’s funny, awkward, and so so relatable.
Dec 15, 2022 · After graduating from fairy tales and picture books, young readers can progress to classic chapter books and novels. A great book can truly transform a child’s life. So, without further ado, here is our list of the best children’s authors of all time: 1. Judy Blume.
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May 18, 2024 · With just the right use of humor, wit, and alliteration, authors like Theodor Seuss Geisel, Lewis Carroll, and Margaret Atwood, among others, have created some of the best books...
