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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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J.K. Rowling
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J.K. Rowling
Author / 1965 -
J.K. Rowling is the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, one of the most popular book and film franchises in history.
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Maurice Sendak
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- Famous Illustrators
Maurice Sendak
Illustrator, Author / 1928 - 2012
Maurice Sendak is a Caldecott award-winning children's book author and illustrator best known for his book Where the Wild Things Are.
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J.M. Barrie
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- Famous Children's Authors
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
J.M. Barrie
Author, Playwright / 1860 - 1937
Sir James Matthew Barrie was a Scottish dramatist, best known for writing the play Peter Pan.
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Shel Silverstein
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Illustrators
Shel Silverstein
Illustrator, Songwriter, Author, Poet / 1930 - 1999
Shel Silverstein was a poet and musician known for children’s books such as The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends.
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Lewis Carroll
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- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Lewis
Lewis Carroll
Author / 1832 - 1898
Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, author of the children's classics "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass."
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Beatrix Potter
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- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Helen
Beatrix Potter
Author / 1866 - 1943
British author Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) wrote and illustrated more than 20 children's books starring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Benjamin Bunny.
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