![]() ![]() Grace Lin has written and often illustrated over 20 books for children, ranging from picture books to early readers to novels. Most known for: Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereauxīook you might have missed: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 8. The perspective and details she’s able to saturate into every word she writes make her one of the best children’s authors. This is true whether she’s writing about a girl living in a Florida trailer, a mouse living in a fairytale world, or an adventure-loving pig. Whether writing picture books, chapter books, or novels for children, Kate DiCamillo always builds elaborate and fully-immersive worlds in the pages of her stories. Most known for: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The BFGīooks you might have missed: Esio Trot and The Enormous Crocodile 7. And I expect they will continue to do so for some time. With his dark comedy, clever wordplay, and imaginative, unexpected endings, Roald Dahl’s books delight children and adults. And as a reader, I’m still completely tickled by the idea of shooting into space in a glass elevator or vanquishing a villain as evil as Miss Trunchbull. As a teacher, I see how these are some of the best books to interest reluctant readers. Roald Dahlīetween his 21 books for children and the variations of adaptations of his work, Roald Dahl stories are so well known and beloved among my millennial generation and everyone who’s come after us. ![]() ![]() Most known for: Bud Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963īook you might have missed: Elijah of Buxton 6. His insight into children’s brains, personalities, and family dynamics make his characters highly specific, even while important events in history like the Birmingham Church Bombing of 1963 or the Underground Railroad unfold in his story’s background. But his characters are what make his books so read and beloved. His books often take place in his hometown, Flint, Michigan. Since 1995, Christopher Paul Curtis has been writing award-winning novels for young people focusing on the history of African Americans. Henshawīook you might have missed: The Mouse and the Motorcycle 5. Most known for: Beezus and Ramona and Dear Mr. Cleary wrote over thirty books for kids, including a few YA books and the novelization of the TV show “Leave It to Beaver.” Who among us does not remember the horror of when she cracked an egg on her forehead in the cafeteria at school. She’s funny, awkward, and so so relatable. I know I said I didn’t like the word “best,” but Ramona Geraldine Quimby is one of the best literary figures of all time. All of her books are illustrated mixing soft, dreamy colors with strong graphic images.īook you might have missed: Peach Heaven 4. ![]() This multi-national life is reflected in her books, ranging from the story of a girl newly in America and nervous if her classmates will to learn to pronounce her name to the mixing of Korean street dancing traditions with American Halloween. This writer and illustrator grew up in South Korea and now splits her time between New York and Seoul. Most known for: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?īook you might have missed: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse 3. Combining these beloved characters with simple phrasing that is often easy for young children to memorize has made him a beloved and bestselling author of picture books for the last six decades. The result is images that are cheerful, colorful, and characters that appear full of energy. His distinctive illustration style includes collage using hand painted papers. Seriously, how could I do that?Įric Carle has written and illustrated well over 50 books for children, and he’s still creating at age 89. In fact, there are authors I’m mad at myself for cutting from the list. If you’re sad that I put the Hungry Caterpillar on the list but left off Stewart Little or the Berenstain Bears, I get it. While this isn’t metaphysically possible, it made sense given the format. I also in one case listed a writing/illustrating duo as one person. The reflects the relatively homogenous authors from my past along with the diversity and inclusion that guide my book choices today. I also narrowed the list to authors who write primarily for children under 10. I tried to pick a mix of classic and currently publishing writers with a wide body of work. When I don’t like a book, I usually think something is wrong with me, not the book. But there’s one problem with me writing a list of the 20 best children’s authors: the word best.īest is a hard word for me. I even got my masters in writing books for children and teenagers. But I am a huge sucker for picture books, early readers, chapter books, etc. Or maybe it’s because I didn’t learn to read until age ten. ![]()
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