Events
Tue
Jul
31
Author Birthday: J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling, English author and creator of the Harry Potter novels Learn More >
Thu
Aug
16
Author Birthday: Matt Christopher
Matt Christopher, 1917-1997, American children's author, creator of Return of the Home Run Kid and other sports novels. Learn More >
Sat
Sep
08
Author Birthday: Jon Scieszka
American children’s book author, creator of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, Math Curse, Science Curse, and The Time Warp Trio Books Learn More >
Tue
Sep
25
Author Birthday: Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein, 1930-1999, American children's poet, author, and illustrator. Creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up and more. Learn More >
Tue
Oct
09
Author Birthday: Johanna Hurwitz
Johanna Hurwitz, American children's book author, creator of Baseball Fever, The Hot & Cold Summer, Aldo Applesauce, Russell & Elisa, Busybody Nora, and many more. Learn More >
Wed
Oct
10
Author Birthday: James Marshall
James Marshall, 1942-1992, American author and illustrator, creator of George and Martha and Miss Nelson is Missing! Learn More >
Fri
Oct
26
Author Birthday: Steven Kellogg
Steven Kellogg American author and illustrator, creator of the Pinkerton books, Jimmy's Boa books, retelling of folktales such as Jack and Beanstalk, and many more pictures books Learn More >
Fri
Nov
09
Author Birthday: Lois Ehlert
American children's author and illustrator, creator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Color Zoo, Leaf Man, and many more books for children Learn More >
