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Here are the top 2,100 authors and 1,000 illustrators from the whole heritage of children’s literature. And also the top Editors, Translators, and Compilers.

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Kitty Barne

Marion Catherine "Kitty" Barne was a British screenwriter and author of children's books, especially on music and musical themes. In 1940, she won the prestigious Carnegie Medal.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1882 - 1961

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Ruth A. Barnes

Ruth A. Barnes was born in Ohio in 1891. She went to Michigan State Normal college, then was an English teacher. She always saw herself as a Tomboy.

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Author

Lived:
1891 - 0 B.C.

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Nancy Barnes

Born and raised in Kansas and Colorado, Nancy Barnes moved to New York City and was a successful writer for magazines.

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Author

Lived:
1897 - 1972

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Kate Barnes

Kate Barnes was born to parents Elizabeth Coatsworth and Henry Beston, both of whom were writers. She published poetry in journals and magazines such as The New Yorker. She was named Maine’s first official Poet Laureate.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1932 - 2013

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Estelle Barnes Clapp

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Lived:
0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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John Barnett

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0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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Nancy Barnhart

Nancy Elizabeth Barnhart lived in Missouri and in France. She is most famous for poster illustration, cartooning, and landscape painting. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share with us?... View More

Type:
Illustrator

Lived:
1889 - 1964

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Jene Barr (Jene Barr Cohen)

Jene Barr Cohen was born in Russia to a Jewish family.  She studied at the University of Chicago, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Northwestern University. She taught in the Chicago public school system. She wrote all her books under the name J... View More

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Author

Lived:
1900 - 1985

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George Barraud

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Illustrator

Lived:
0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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André Barret

André Barret was a writer and producer, known for Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1967). We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share with us? If so, please contact us.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1923 - 2007

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Oliver Barrett

Oliver O’Connor Barrett was a British sculptor, painter, graphic artist, educator, poet and composer. Most of his adult career and recognition was in the United States. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any... View More

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Author

Lived:
1908 - 1989

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Anne Barrett

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Author

Lived:
1911 - 1986

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Angela Barrett

Angela Barrett studied illustration at the Royal College of Art and after graduating in 1980, she began an acclaimed career in children’s book illustration. Angela has illustrated many books including the haunting Anne Frank written by Josephin... View More

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Author
Illustrator

Lived:
1955 - 0 B.C.

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J. M. Barrie

Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM was a Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered today as the creator of Peter Pan. Free Ebook On our Free Downloads page, get a free ebook of his Peter and Wendy (1911).... View More

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Author

Lived:
1860 - 1937

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Marie Barringer

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Author

Lived:
0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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Marjorie Barrows (Ruth Marjorie Barrows)

Ruth Marjorie Wescott Barrows was born in Chicago. We have not yet found a reliable biography or photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share with us? If so, please contact us.... View More

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Author
Editor
Compiler

Lived:
1892 - 1983

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James E. Barry

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Illustrator

Lived:
0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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E. B. Barry

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Illustrator

Lived:
0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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William Barss

William Ville Barss was an American portrait painter and illustrator. He illustrated a wide variety of books, including those of Isaac Asimov.

Type:
Illustrator

Lived:
1916 - 1990

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R. C. N. Barton

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Illustrator

Lived:
0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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