Laurence Yep

Laurence Yep

male, 61 years old
Larry mostly does the recommendation, but whoever recommends, we have a meeting and agree, then call up the author to make a contract, etc. Yes,...
Eric Carle

Eric Carle

male, 80 years old
Eric Carle (born June 25, 1929) is a children's book author and illustrator, most famous for his book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", which has been...
Virginia Hamilton

Virginia Hamilton

female, deceased (2002)
Virginia Hamilton (March 12, 1936 - February 19, 2002) was a prolific children's author. She wrote over 35 books, including "M. C. Higgins, the...
Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss

male, deceased (1991)
Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2, 1904 - September 24, 1991) was a famous American writer and cartoonist best known for his classic children's books...

Russell Freedman

male, 80 years old
Russell Freedman (born 1929 in San Francisco) is a biographer and author of nearly 50 books for young people. He is most notable for receiving the...
Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

male, 81 years old
Maurice Bernard Sendak (born June 10, 1928) is an American writer and illustrator of children's literature who is best known for his book "Where...
Jean Fritz

Jean Fritz

female, 94 years old
Jean Fritz, born November 16, 1915, is an American children's author and biographer. She was born to American missionaries in Hankow, China, where...
Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary

female, 93 years old
Beverly Cleary (born April 12, 1916) is the author of over 30 books for young adults and children. Her characters are normal children facing...
E. B. White

E. B. White

male, deceased (1985)
Elwyn Brooks White (July 11 1899, Mount Vernon, New York - October 1 1985, North Brooklin, Maine) was a leading American essayist, author,...
Elizabeth George Speare

Elizabeth George Speare

female, deceased (1994)
Elizabeth George Speare was an American children's author who won many awards for her historical fiction novels, including two Newbery Medals. She...