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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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Jean Marzollo

A long time editor of Let’s Find Out Magazine, Jean Marzollo has written over one hundred children’s books. In recent years she has also illustrated several of her books herself.

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Author
Illustrator

Lived:
1942 - 0 B.C.

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Judith Masefield

Judith Masefield was an author and book illustrator. She was the only daughter of Constance and John Masefield.

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Illustrator

Lived:
1904 - 1988

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John Masefield

John Edward Masefield, OM was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967. He is remembered as the author of the classic children’s novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and ... View More

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Author
Editor

Lived:
1898 - 1967

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Francis Masey

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Illustrator

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

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Masha

“Masha” was the pen name for Maria Simchow Stern. She was born in New York of Jewish-Russian parents. Her childhood was spent in Brooklyn. Although the circumstances of her family were far from comfortable, there was always a wealth of in... View More

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Illustrator

Lived:
1909 - 0 B.C.

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Daniel Gregory Mason

Daniel Gregory Mason was an American composer and music critic. Mason wrote or co-wrote eighteen books on music.

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Author

Lived:
1873 - 1953

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Mary Bacon Mason

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Author

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

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Arthur Mason

Arthur Mason was a children’s book author born in Strangford, Ireland. He did not begin to write until the age of 44. First he was a sailor, gaining first command by the age of 25. He became a citizen of the United States in 1899. He mined for ... View More

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Author

Lived:
1876 - 1955

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A. E. W. Mason (Alfred Edward Woodley Mason)

Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (7 May 1865 Dulwich, London - 22 November 1948 London) was a British author and politician. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel The Four Feathers. His first novel, A Romance of Wastdale, was published in 1895.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1865 - 1948

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Miriam E. Mason

Miriam E. Mason was an American teacher and editor. She wrote more than 50 books for young readers. 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:
1900 - 1973

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May Massee

May Massee was an American children’s book editor. She was the founding head of the juvenile departments at Doubleday and at Viking Press.

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Author
Editor

Lived:
1881 - 1966

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Chris Massie

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Author

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

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Diane R. Massie

Born in Los Angeles, California, Dianne Redfield Massie was first oboist with the Pasadena and Honolulu symphonies. She has written plays as well as children’s books. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any i... View More

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Author

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

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Fran Matera

Francis A. “Fran” Matera was an American comic strip artist.

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Illustrator

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

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E. Powys Mathers

Edward Powys Mathers was an English scholar and poet. He also composed cryptic crossword puzzles.

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Author

Lived:
1892 - 1939

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Basil Mathews

Basil Joseph Mathews was an English historian, biographer, and writer on the ecumenical movement. 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:
1879 - 1951

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Brander Matthews

Born in New Orleans James Brander Matthews grew up in New York and graduated from Columbia College and Law School. His private fortune allowed him to devote himself to literature. As a professor at Columbia he championed drama as a fit subject for co... View More

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Author
Editor
Compiler

Lived:
1852 - 1929

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Jack Matthews

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Type:
Illustrator

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

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Florence E. Matthews (Florence Matthews Tchaika)

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

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Etta Lane Matthews

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Author

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

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