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Famous Children's Authors

Capturing the whimsy, innocence, and imagination of children can be a difficult thing to do as an adult ... unless you have the talent to think like them. Thankfully, these children's book authors do and have consequently made an indelible imprint on children's literature around the world. From the wizardry of Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling to the evocative illustrations of Where the Wild Things Are's Maurice Sendak, explore our collection of famous children's authors.

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