- 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...
- 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...
- female, deceased (1943)
- (Helen) Beatrix Potter was an English author and illustrator, botanist, and conservationist, best known for her children's books, which featured...
- female, 70 years old
- Jane Yolen (born February 11, 1939 in New York City) is an American author, and editor of almost 300 books. These include folklore, fantasy,...
- male, 41 years old
- Mo Willems (born February 11, 1968) is an American writer, animator, and children's books author/illustrator. After graduating from New York...
- 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,...
- male, 76 years old
- Quentin Blake was born in 1932 and he has drawn ever since he can remember. His first drawing was published in a magazine for adults called 'Punch'...
- female, 63 years old (Washington, District of Columbia, United States)
- Laura Lane Welch Bush (born November 4, 1946) is the wife of U.S. President George W. Bush and is thereby the First Lady of the United States.
- male, 60 years old
- Chris Van Allsburg is the winner of two Caldecott Medals, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, as well as the recipient of a Caldecott Honor Book for...
- male
- Jack Gantos (born July 2 1951) (real name: "John Bryan Gantos, Jr.") is an American author of children's books renowned for his portrayal of...
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