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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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Mabel Caroline Bragg

Best known as author of The Pony Engine, which was rewritten as The Little Engine That Could. 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:
1870 - 1945

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Mary Lydia Bolles Branch

Mary Lydia Bolles Branch was an American author. She was assistant editor of the Saturday Evening Post, and wrote stories for children.

Type:
Author

Lived:
1840 - 1922

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Christianna Brand (Mary Christianna Milne Lewis)

Born in Malaysia, Christianna Brand was a cousin of Edward Ardizzone and a novelist as well as children’s author.

Type:
Author

Lived:
1907 - 1988

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Franklyn M. Branley

Franklyn M. Branley was the originator of the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the author of close to 150 popular books about scientific topics for young readers of all ages. He was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the Ameri... View More

Type:
Author

Lived:
1915 - 2002

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Paul Bransom

Paul Bransom was an American illustrator of animals, painter, and cartoonist. As a child he started sketching animals he saw in his backyard and at the National Zoo.

Type:
Illustrator

Lived:
1885 - 1979

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Allen Robert Branston (R. Branston)

Allen Robert Branston was an English wood-engraver. He is generally called Robert Branston. He was employed mainly in book illustration. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share with us? ... View More

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Illustrator

Lived:
1778 - 1827

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George Breans

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Illustrator

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

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Worth Brehm

James Ellsworth “Worth” Brehm was a highly admired American book and magazine illustrator. He is best known for his drawings for Booth Tarkington’s Penrod and Sam. He was a brother of George Brehm. We have not yet found a reliable p... View More

Type:
Illustrator

Lived:
1883 - 1928

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George Brehm

George Brehm was a famed American artist and illustrator. He painted cover illustrations for many publications. He was a brother of Worth Brehm. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share w... View More

Type:
Illustrator

Lived:
1878 - 1966

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Francis J. Bremer

Dr. Francis J. Bremer is Professor and Chair of the History Department at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. He has published thirteen books and numerous essays, most dealing with puritanism in Old and New England.

Type:
Author

Lived:
1947 - 0 B.C.

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Barbara Johnes Brenner

Barbara Johnes Brenner was born in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother died when she was a year old and she was raised by her grandparents. She started out as an agent for her husband artist Fred Brenner, then began writing for publication. We have not ye... View More

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Author
Editor
Compiler

Lived:
1925 - 2013

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Elinor Brent-Dyer

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer (6 April 1894 – 20 September 1969) was a children’s author who wrote over 100 books during her lifetime, the most famous being the Chalet School series.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1894 - 1969

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Jan Brett

Jan Brett is a best-selling American author/illustrator of children’s books. Her books are known for colorful, detailed depictions of a wide variety of animals and human cultures ranging from Scandinavia to Africa. Her best-known titles include... View More

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Author
Illustrator

Lived:
1949 - 0 B.C.

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Jane Brett

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Author

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

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Harold M. Brett

Harold Mathews Brett was an American illustrator and painter best known for his New England scenes and portraits. He studied with Howard Pyle. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share wit... View More

Type:
Illustrator

Lived:
1880 - 1955

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Benjamin Brewster

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Author

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

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Mary Brewster Hollister

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Author

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

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John E. Brewton

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Author
Compiler

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

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Raymond Briggs

Raymond Redvers Briggs was an English illustrator, cartoonist, graphic novelist and author. He was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, abbreviated CBE. In 1966 and in 1973, Briggs won the Kate Greenaway Medal. Several photographic p... View More

Type:
Author
Illustrator

Lived:
1934 - 2022

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K. M. Briggs

Katharine Mary Briggs was a British writer. She wrote books on fairies and folklore.

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Author

Lived:
1898 - 1980

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