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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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Viola M. Jones

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0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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V. S. Vernon Jones

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Author
Translator

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

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Sesyle Joslin

Sesyle Joslin Hine has been an editor, book columnist, motion picture production assistant and author. She wrote under the names Josephine Gibson and G. B. Kirtland with her husband Al Hine. She received a Caldecott Honor in 1959.... View More

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Author

Lived:
1929 - 0 B.C.

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Lawrence Josset

Lawrence Josset was a mezzotint engraver. He reproduced original paintings into copper plate with astounding faithfulness. Beyond that, he made hundreds of original drawings in a variety of media. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this p... View More

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Author
Illustrator

Lived:
1910 - 1995

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Erik Jotson

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

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William Joyce

William Edward Joyce (born December 11, 1957) is an American author, illustrator, and filmmaker. His illustrations appeared on numerous New Yorker covers and his paintings are displayed at museums and art galleries. He has written and illustrated ove... View More

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Illustrator

Lived:
1957 - 0 B.C.

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Clara Ingram Judson (Mrs. James MacIntosh Judson)

Clara Ingram Judson was an American author who wrote over 70 children’s books, including several biographies of American presidents. 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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Author

Lived:
1879 - 1960

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H. J. Kaeser

Hildegard Johanna Kaeser was a German Jewish author. She is perhaps best known for her series of charming children’s books about Mimff, all of which were illustrated by Edward Ardizzone. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this perso... View More

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Author

Lived:
1904 - 1965

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Chesley Kahmann (Mabel Chesley Kahmann)

Chelsey Kahmann was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1901. She was fond of music and played the violin. She was also fond of Puerto Rico and gypsies. She earned her master’s degree from Columbia. We have not yet found a reliable photograph of this p... View More

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Author

Lived:
1901 - 0 B.C.

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Kim Kahng

Doctor Kim U. Kahng is a valedictorian and surgeon. She practices in Philadelphia. She married David Wiesner in 1983. We have not yet found a reliable year of birth of this person. Do you have any information you could share with us? If so, please co... View More

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

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Theresa Kalab (Theresa Kalab Smith)

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Illustrator

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0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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Nicholas Kalashnikoff

Nicholas Kalashnikoff was a Russian author. His book, The Defender won the Newbery Honor in 1952. We have not yet found a reliable year of birth or photograph of this person. Do you have any information you could share with us? If so, please contact ... View More

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0 B.C. - 0 B.C.

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Tasha Kallin

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Illustrator

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

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Mackinlay Kantor

MacKinlay Kantor, born Benjamin McKinlay Kantor, was an American journalist, novelist and screenwriter. He wrote more than 30 novels. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1956.

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Author

Lived:
1904 - 1977

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Paul Kapp

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Author

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

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G. Brian Karas

G. Brian Karas is a prolific and versatile illustrator and writer. He has illustrated more than 70 books for children. He won the Horn Book Honor in 1997.

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Illustrator

Lived:
1957 - 0 B.C.

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Maud Karpeles

Maud Karpeles was a British collector of folksongs. And a dance teacher.

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Author
Editor
Compiler

Lived:
1885 - 1976

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Sara Kasdan

Sara Kasdon wrote on cooking and weddings.

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Author

Lived:
1914 - 1982

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Erich Kästner

Emil Erich Kästner (February 23, 1899 – July 29, 1974) was a German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist, known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poetry and for children’s books including Emil and the Detectives. He received... View More

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Author

Lived:
1899 - 1974

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Karen Katz

Karen Katz has written and illustrated dozens of picture books and lift-the-flap books for young readers. She has her own website.

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Illustrator

Lived:
1947 - 0 B.C.

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