Terry Deary is a British author best known for “Horrible Histories”, the children’s history series he began in 1993 with the illustrator Martin Brown. Born in Sunderland in 1946, he says on his own website that he has written 362 books, which have sold more than 38 million copies in 45 languages. Deary’s father was … Read more
Sir Michael Morpurgo (born 5 October 1943) is an English author, poet and playwright best known for children’s novels such as “War Horse”, “Private Peaceful” and “Kensuke’s Kingdom”. He was the third Children’s Laureate, from 2003 to 2005, and is President of the reading charity BookTrust. He was born Michael Bridge in St Albans, the … Read more
Lemony Snicket is the pen name of the American writer Daniel Handler and the narrator of his thirteen-book children’s series “A Series of Unfortunate Events”, published between 1999 and 2006. Books under the Snicket name have sold more than 65 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages. Handler was born in San … Read more
Dame Jacqueline Wilson (born 17 December 1945) is an English novelist known for children’s books that deal with realistic subjects such as adoption, abuse and divorce. She has written more than 100 books since 1969, including “The Story of Tracy Beaker”, “Double Act” and the Hetty Feather series. Wilson was born Jacqueline Aitken in Bath … Read more
Enid Blyton (1897 to 1968) was an English children’s writer whose books have sold more than 600 million copies and been translated into ninety languages. She is best remembered for Noddy, the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, the Five Find-Outers, the Faraway Tree and Malory Towers. Blyton was born in East Dulwich, south London, on … Read more
Dr. Seuss was the pen name of Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904 to 1991), the American author and illustrator of more than 60 children’s books, among them “The Cat in the Hat”, “Green Eggs and Ham” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”. His books had sold over 600 million copies and been translated into more than … Read more
The “Big Nate” series, created by Lincoln Peirce, is a popular collection of books that has captivated young readers with its humorous and relatable portrayal of middle school life. The series revolves around the adventures and misadventures of Nate Wright, a spirited and rebellious sixth grader with a penchant for comic mischief and a talent … Read more
Lincoln Peirce, born on October 23, 1963, in Portland, Maine, and raised in Durham, New Hampshire, stands out in the world of cartoons and children’s literature. His journey began at Colby College in Maine, where his passion for art and storytelling, especially in the comic strip form, took root. Peirce, during his college days, created … Read more
Lois Lowry’s knack for weaving thought-provoking tales has made her a much loved figure in young adult literature. Born on March 20, 1937, in Hawaii, Lowry’s childhood was a mosaic of experiences shaped by her father’s military career, which took her family to various parts of the world. This early exposure to different cultures and … Read more
Dav Pilkey is not your ordinary author; he’s a storytelling superhero to countless kids around the globe, thanks to his wildly imaginative and hilariously heroic characters. Born in 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio, Pilkey’s childhood was marked by the challenges of dyslexia and ADHD. See all of Dav Pilkey books in order But what could have … Read more
