Margaret Wise Brown - American writer, 1910-1952. Margaret Wise Brown American writer, 1910-1952. In a many-faceted, brief, but remarkable career, Margaret Wise Brown pioneered in the writing of books for the nursery school ages; authored more than one hundred volumes including the classic Runaway Bunny (1942) and Goodnight Moon (1947);
E.B. White - American essayist, poet, and children’s book author, 1899-1985. E.B. White American essayist, poet, and children’s book author, 1899-1985. More than once, Elwyn Brooks White pretended ignorance of literary affairs. In fact, when one critic sent him an exhaustive scholarly exegesis of White’s children’s classic, Charlottes Web (1952),
Bradley, Will H., illustrator and artist, 1968-1962. Will H. Bradley During the last years of the nineteenth century many respected artists turned to the creation of posters, pottery and glassware, elaborate needlework compositions and patterns for wallpapers and draperies. The current enthusiasm for handcraftsmanship and Art Nouveau, the style closely
Edmund Dulac -Illustrator and stamp designer, 1882-1953. Edmund Dulac Edmund Dulac (born Edmond Dulac; 22 October 1882 – 25 May 1953) was a French British naturalised magazine illustrator, book illustrator and stamp designer. Born in Toulouse he studied law but later turned to the study of art at the École
Madeleine L'Engle - American author, 1918-2007. Madeleine l'Engle American author, 1918-2007. Madeleine L’Engle’s life is as interesting and inspiring as her books—if not more so. From the high points of winning the Newbery Medal for A Wrinkle in Time (1962), garnering a Newbery Honor mention for A Ring of Endless
Lois Lenski - American author and illustrator, 1893-1974. Lois Lenski American author and illustrator, 1893-1974. One of the most prominent and prolific writers for children in the twentieth century, Lois Lenski is highly acclaimed for her authentic, perceptive interpretations of American childhood. Lenski was born in Springfield, Ohio, and grew