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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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Jane Thayer (Catherine Woolley)

Jane Thayer was the pen name of Catherine Woolley. She was an American writer. She is known best for the book The Puppy Who Wanted A Boy.

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Author

Lived:
1904 - 2005

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The Bible

Some books are based on text from the Bible.

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Author

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

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The Woman’s Club of Westport

The Westport Woman’s Club is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the charitable, educational, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrou... View More

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Author

Lived:
1907 - 0 B.C.

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Tina Thoburn

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.

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Author
Editor
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Lived:
0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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Dylan Thomas

Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems Do not go gentle into that good night and And death shall have no dominion, the “play for voices,” Under Milk Wood, a... View More

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Author

Lived:
1914 - 1953

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Lowell Thomas

Starting as a teacher of oratory, Lowell Thomas became a producer of travelogues. During World War I he made a movie about T.E. Lawrence which was immensely popular and ensured Lawrence’s lasting fame. He went on to narrate Movietone newsreels,... View More

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Author
Editor
Compiler

Lived:
1892 - 1981

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Dorothy Thomas

Born in Kanasa, Dorothy Thomas became the support of her family when her father died. After several years as a teacher, she was able to support her family with her writing, which included novels and short stories.

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Author

Lived:
1898 - 1990

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Jean Thomas (Jeannette Bell Thomas)

Jean Bell Thomas was an American folk festival promoter, author and photographer. She specialized in the music, crafts, and language patterns of the Appalachian region of the United States.

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Author

Lived:
1881 - 1982

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Dorothy Thompson

Dorothy Thompson was an American journalist and radio commentator, named the second most influential woman in America by Time magazine in 1939. She was married at one time to Sinclair Lewis. The movie Woman of the Year is loosely based on her life.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1893 - 1961

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Ernest Seton Thompson

Ernest Seton Thompson is the birth name of the noted author. In 1902, he changed his name to Ernest Thompson Seton.

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Author
Illustrator

Lived:
1860 - 1946

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George Thompson

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Illustrator

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

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Blanche Jennings Thompson

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Author

Lived:
1887 - 0 B.C.

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Richard F. Thompson

Richard F. Thompson was a behavioral neuroscientist who spent nearly a half-century researching the physical basis of memory,

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Author

Lived:
1930 - 2014

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Kay Thompson

Kay Thompson (November 9, 1909 – July 2, 1998) was an American author, composer, musician, actress, singer and vocal coach. She is best known as the creator of the Eloise children’s books. Eloise is thought to be based on Liza Minnelli.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1909 - 1998

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Kim Thompson

Kim Thompson was an American comic book editor, translator, and publisher. He was best known as vice president and co-publisher of Fantagraphics Books.

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Editor

Lived:
1956 - 2013

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Mary Wolfe Thompson

Mary Wolfe Thompson was an American author. She wrote short stories and comedies. 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:
1886 - 1970

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Ruth Plumly Thompson

Ruth Plumly Thompson was an American writer of children’s stories.

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Author

Lived:
1891 - 1976

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Julia M. Thompson Seton

Julia M. Buttree was a student at Hunter College, New York, and an author who published extensively on Native American arts, crafts, and music. Her first book, Rhythm of the Redman, was illustrated by Ernest Thompson Seton, and was published before t... View More

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Author
Editor
Compiler

Lived:
0 B.C. - 1975

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A. R. Thomson, R.A.

Alfred Reginald Thomson was born in Bangalore in India. He was Deaf from birth. In 1945 he was elected to the Royal Academy and soon became a highly respected society portrait painter. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do yo... View More

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Illustrator

Lived:
1894 - 1979

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John Stuart Thomson

John Stuart Thomson was an American author. He wrote Fil and Filippa: Story of Child Life in the Philippines, as well as books about China. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share with u... View More

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Author

Lived:
1869 - 1950

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