September: 100 Children’s Authors and Illustrators Everyone Should Know
It’s not impossible to list every great author and illustrator of children’s books out there, but it would be an extraordinarily long list! This list is meant to help introduce children and caring adults to 100 creators who are acclaimed in the field of children’s literature and connect kids to thoughtful, engaging, and joyful reading experiences.
This list is organized by age range and then by the author’s last name, though many of these authors and illustrators create books for all ages of readers. Getting to know these authors and illustrators gives kids the opportunity to continue to read favorite writers as they grow.
Authors of beloved classics such as Beatrix Potter, A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Margaret Wise Brown, E.B. White, C.S. Lewis, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, Eric Carle, Richard Scarry, Maurice Sendak, and Judy Blume for example, have not been included here as they already are quite well-known, having published enduring titles that many generations have enjoyed. Nor will you find contemporary best-selling household names such as Jeff Kinney, J.K. Rowling, Dav Pilkey, Rick Riordan, and R. J. Palacio on this list as they produce wildly popular titles that kids will likely encounter through word of mouth or in other media.
Of course, everyone has their favorites! If there are other authors or illustrators you think everyone should know, please share your suggestions in the comments.
