Prolific children's book author Kate Banks, known for prose praised as lyrical, clever, and graceful, died February 24 in Switzerland, following a long illness; she was 64. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
These prolific children's book authors have written hundreds of books over decades working in the publishing industry! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-12-07 11:30:00 UTC ]
Award-winning, versatile, and prolific children's author Eve Bunting died on October 1 in Santa Cruz, Calif. She was 94. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Prolific children's book illustrator Leonard Kessler, known for his wide range of early readers, picture books, and concept books, died on February 16 at age 101. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
Over nearly half a century, she wrote more than 100 books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor recipients ‘Lily’s Crossing’ and ‘Pictures of Hollis Woods.’ Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-06-29 07:37:56 UTC ]
Prolific children's book author Patricia Reilly Giff died on June 22 at her home in Fairfield, Conn. She was 86. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
Prolific children's book author-illustrator and fine artist Robert M. Quackenbush died on May 17; he was 91. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
This prolific children's book writer is beloved by many generations of readers, and we've rounded up some of the best Roald Dahl books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-03-25 10:35:22 UTC ]
Prolific children’s author Betsy Byars, winner of the Newbery Medal and National Book Award, died on February 26 in Seneca, S.C.; she was 91. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
Prolific children's author Andrew Clements, best known for his popular middle grade novel 'Frindle,' died on November 28 in West Baldwin, Me., following an illness; he was 70. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-03 05:00:00 UTC ]