SettingsEnglish children's writers
A. A. Milne
Alan Alexander Milne (18 January 1882 – 31 January 1956) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems.
Alan Alexander Milne (18 January 1882 – 31 January 1956) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems.
A. J. Butcher
Andrew James Butcher is the English author of the futuristic teen spy series, Spy High.
Andrew James Butcher is the English author of the futuristic teen spy series, Spy High.
Ada J. Graves
Ada J. Graves was a children’s writer known for two books published round the turn of the 20th century: The House by the Railway illustrated by Rosa C. Petherick and Four Little People and...
Ada J. Graves was a children’s writer known for two books published round the turn of the 20th century: The House by the Railway illustrated by Rosa C. Petherick and Four Little People and...
Adam Hargreaves
Adam Hargreaves is an English author and illustrator living in East Sussex.
Adam Hargreaves is an English author and illustrator living in East Sussex.
Alan Garner
Alan Garner OBE is an English novelist who is best known for his work in children's fantasy and his retellings of traditional British folk tales.
Alan Garner OBE is an English novelist who is best known for his work in children's fantasy and his retellings of traditional British folk tales.
Alan MacDonald
Alan MacDonald (born in 1958 in Watford) is a children's writer living in Nottingham, England.
Alan MacDonald (born in 1958 in Watford) is a children's writer living in Nottingham, England.
Alex Scarrow
Alex Scarrow is a British author, whose books include Last Light, A Thousand Suns, and October Skies.
Alex Scarrow is a British author, whose books include Last Light, A Thousand Suns, and October Skies.
Alfred Noyes
Alfred Noyes was an English poet, best known for his ballads, "The Highwayman" and "The Barrel-Organ".
Alfred Noyes was an English poet, best known for his ballads, "The Highwayman" and "The Barrel-Organ".
Ana Fischel
Ana Fischel is an English Children’s book author, artist and jewellery designer currently residing in Spain.
Ana Fischel is an English Children’s book author, artist and jewellery designer currently residing in Spain.
Andrew Cope
Andrew Cope (born 1966) is a children's author.
Andrew Cope (born 1966) is a children's author.
Andrew Murray (children's writer)
Andrew Murray born in Bromley, South-East London and is a British writer of children's books.
Andrew Murray born in Bromley, South-East London and is a British writer of children's books.
Angela Brazil
Angela Brazil was one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories", written from the characters' point of view and intended primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction.
Angela Brazil was one of the first British writers of "modern schoolgirls' stories", written from the characters' point of view and intended primarily as entertainment rather than moral instruction.
Anna Laetitia Barbauld
Anna Laetitia Barbauld was a prominent English poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, and children's author.
Anna Laetitia Barbauld was a prominent English poet, essayist, literary critic, editor, and children's author.
Anna Sewell
Anna Sewell was an English novelist, best known as the author of the classic novel Black Beauty.
Anna Sewell was an English novelist, best known as the author of the classic novel Black Beauty.
Anne Digby
Anne Digby is a prolific British children's author best known for the Trebizon series, published between 1978 and 1994.
Anne Digby is a prolific British children's author best known for the Trebizon series, published between 1978 and 1994.
Anne Knight (children's writer)
Anne Knight (born Anne Waspe in Woodbridge, Suffolk on 28 October 1792, died there on 11 December 1860) was a Quaker children's writer and educationalist.
Anne Knight (born Anne Waspe in Woodbridge, Suffolk on 28 October 1792, died there on 11 December 1860) was a Quaker children's writer and educationalist.
Annie Dalton
Annie Dalton, born December 25, 1948 in Dorset, is a British children's author, perhaps best known for writing the Agent Angel series.
Annie Dalton, born December 25, 1948 in Dorset, is a British children's author, perhaps best known for writing the Agent Angel series.
Anthony Browne (author)
Anthony Edward Tudor Browne is a British author and illustrator of children's books, with nearly forty titles to his name.
Anthony Edward Tudor Browne is a British author and illustrator of children's books, with nearly forty titles to his name.
Antonia Barber
Antonia Barber (born 1932) is an English author of the books for children and adults.
Antonia Barber (born 1932) is an English author of the books for children and adults.
Antonia Forest
Antonia Forest was the pseudonym of a British children's author who was christened Patricia Giulia Caulfield Kate Rubinstein.
Antonia Forest was the pseudonym of a British children's author who was christened Patricia Giulia Caulfield Kate Rubinstein.
Arthur Catherall
Arthur Catherall (1906–1980) was an English author, mostly of works for children.
Arthur Catherall (1906–1980) was an English author, mostly of works for children.
Arthur Ransome
Arthur Michell Ransome (18 January 1884 – 3 June 1967) was an English author and journalist, best known for writing the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books.
Arthur Michell Ransome (18 January 1884 – 3 June 1967) was an English author and journalist, best known for writing the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books.
Babette Cole
Babette Cole, born in 1949, is an English children's writer and illustrator.
Babette Cole, born in 1949, is an English children's writer and illustrator.
Barbara C. Freeman
Barbara Constance Freeman (29 November 1906 – 1999) was an English writer and illustrator of books for children and young adults.
Barbara Constance Freeman (29 November 1906 – 1999) was an English writer and illustrator of books for children and young adults.
Barbara Euphan Todd
Barbara Euphan Todd (9 January 1890 – 2 February 1976) was a British writer, most notable for her children's books about the scarecrow Worzel Gummidge.
Barbara Euphan Todd (9 January 1890 – 2 February 1976) was a British writer, most notable for her children's books about the scarecrow Worzel Gummidge.
Barbara Hofland
Barbara Hofland was an English writer of some 66 didactic, moral stories for children, and of schoolbooks and poetry.
Barbara Hofland was an English writer of some 66 didactic, moral stories for children, and of schoolbooks and poetry.
Barbara Mitchel-Hill
Barbara Mitchelhill is a children's author of 'Run Rabbit Run' and 'Road to London' in addition to Damian Drooth series for younger children.
Barbara Mitchelhill is a children's author of 'Run Rabbit Run' and 'Road to London' in addition to Damian Drooth series for younger children.
Barbara Sleigh
Barbara Grace de Riemer Sleigh (1906–1982) was a well-known British children's writer and broadcaster.
Barbara Grace de Riemer Sleigh (1906–1982) was a well-known British children's writer and broadcaster.
Barbara Willard
Barbara Mary Willard, (12 March 1909 - 18 February 1994) a British historical/children's author, was born in Brighton, Sussex in 1909, the daughter of the Shakespearean actor Edmund Willard and ...
Barbara Mary Willard, (12 March 1909 - 18 February 1994) a British historical/children's author, was born in Brighton, Sussex in 1909, the daughter of the Shakespearean actor Edmund Willard and ...
Beatrix Potter
Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist best known for her imaginative children’s books featuring animal...
Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist best known for her imaginative children’s books featuring animal...
Bernard Benson
Bernard Benson is an English author and writer of The Peace Book.
Bernard Benson is an English author and writer of The Peace Book.
C. Fox Smith
Cicely Fox Smith was an English poet and writer.
Cicely Fox Smith was an English poet and writer.
Caroline Birley
Caroline Birley (16 November 1851 – 15 February 1907) was an English geologist, fossil collector and children's author.
Caroline Birley (16 November 1851 – 15 February 1907) was an English geologist, fossil collector and children's author.
Caryll Houselander
Caryll Houselander was lay Roman Catholic ecclesiastical artist, mystic, popular religious writer and poet.
Caryll Houselander was lay Roman Catholic ecclesiastical artist, mystic, popular religious writer and poet.
Catharine Parr Traill
Catharine Parr Traill, born Strickland was an English-Canadian author who wrote about life as a settler in Canada.
Catharine Parr Traill, born Strickland was an English-Canadian author who wrote about life as a settler in Canada.
Catherine Christian
Catherine Christian was an English novelist, known for her children’s books and retellings of Arthurian legend.
Catherine Christian was an English novelist, known for her children’s books and retellings of Arthurian legend.
Catherine Johnson (novelist)
Catherine Johnson, born 1962, is a British author and screenwriter.
Catherine Johnson, born 1962, is a British author and screenwriter.
Catherine Storr
Catherine Storr was an English novelist best known for her novel Marianne Dreams and for the series of books about a wolf ineptly pursuing a young girl, beginning with Clever Polly and the...
Catherine Storr was an English novelist best known for her novel Marianne Dreams and for the series of books about a wolf ineptly pursuing a young girl, beginning with Clever Polly and the...
Celia Rees
Celia Rees (born 1949) is an English author of children's literature, including some horror and fantasy books.
Celia Rees (born 1949) is an English author of children's literature, including some horror and fantasy books.
Charles Causley
Charles Stanley Causley, CBE (24 August 1917 – 4 November 2003) was a Cornish poet, schoolmaster and writer.
Charles Stanley Causley, CBE (24 August 1917 – 4 November 2003) was a Cornish poet, schoolmaster and writer.
Charles Hamilton (writer)
Charles Harold St. John Hamilton, was an English writer, specializing in writing long-running series of stories for weekly magazines about recurrent casts of characters, his most frequent and fa...
Charles Harold St. John Hamilton, was an English writer, specializing in writing long-running series of stories for weekly magazines about recurrent casts of characters, his most frequent and fa...
Charles Keeping
Charles William James Keeping (22 September 1924 - 16 May 1988) was a British illustrator, children's book author and lithographer.
Charles William James Keeping (22 September 1924 - 16 May 1988) was a British illustrator, children's book author and lithographer.
Charles Lamb
Charles Lamb was an English essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb.
Charles Lamb was an English essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb.
Charlie Higson
Charles Murray Higson (born 3 July 1958), more commonly known as Charlie Higson is an English actor, comedian, author and former singer.
Charles Murray Higson (born 3 July 1958), more commonly known as Charlie Higson is an English actor, comedian, author and former singer.
Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna
Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna (October 1, 1790 – July 12, 1846) was an English evangelical Protestant writer and novelist who wrote as Charlotte Elizabeth.
Charlotte Elizabeth Tonna (October 1, 1790 – July 12, 1846) was an English evangelical Protestant writer and novelist who wrote as Charlotte Elizabeth.
Charlotte Maria Tucker
Charlotte Maria Tucker (May 8, 1821-December 2, 1893), English author, who wrote under the pseudonym A.L.O.E. (a Lady of England), was born near Barnet, Middlesex, the daughter of Henry St...
Charlotte Maria Tucker (May 8, 1821-December 2, 1893), English author, who wrote under the pseudonym A.L.O.E. (a Lady of England), was born near Barnet, Middlesex, the daughter of Henry St...
Chris Bradford
Chris Bradford is an author, professional musician and black belt martial artist, best known for his children's fictional series, Young Samurai.
Chris Bradford is an author, professional musician and black belt martial artist, best known for his children's fictional series, Young Samurai.
Chris Westwood (author)
Christopher Westwood also known as Chris Westwood (born 26 November 1959 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England) is an English author and journalist.
Christopher Westwood also known as Chris Westwood (born 26 November 1959 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England) is an English author and journalist.
Clifford Webb
Clifford Webb (14 February 1895 - 29 July 1972) was an English artist, illustrator and author: RBA 1936, RE 1948.
Clifford Webb (14 February 1895 - 29 July 1972) was an English artist, illustrator and author: RBA 1936, RE 1948.
Colin Dann
Colin Dann is an English author.
Colin Dann is an English author.
Colin McNaughton
Colin McNaughton is a writer and illustrator of over 70 children's books.
Colin McNaughton is a writer and illustrator of over 70 children's books.
Cressida Cowell
Cressida Cowell is an English children's author who wrote the Hiccup series of books.
Cressida Cowell is an English children's author who wrote the Hiccup series of books.
Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe (; ca. 1659–1661 to 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who gained fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe.
Daniel Defoe (; ca. 1659–1661 to 24 April 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who gained fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe.
David Almond
David Almond (born 15 May 1951) is a British children's writer who has written several novels, each one to critical acclaim.
David Almond (born 15 May 1951) is a British children's writer who has written several novels, each one to critical acclaim.
David Benedictus
David Benedictus (born 16 September 1938) is an English-Jewish writer and theatre director, best known for his novels.
David Benedictus (born 16 September 1938) is an English-Jewish writer and theatre director, best known for his novels.
David Henry Wilson
David Henry Wilson is an English writer.
David Henry Wilson is an English writer.
David McKee
David McKee (born 1935) is a British author and illustrator, chiefly of children's books and animations.
David McKee (born 1935) is a British author and illustrator, chiefly of children's books and animations.
David Plummer
David Roy Plummer is an English musician and author of children's books and music.
David Roy Plummer is an English musician and author of children's books and music.
David Rees (author)
David Bartlett Rees (1936 - 1993) was a British author, lecturer and reviewer.
David Bartlett Rees (1936 - 1993) was a British author, lecturer and reviewer.
David Wood (actor)
David Wood OBE (born 21 February 1944 in Sutton, Surrey, England) is an English-born actor and writer, called "the National Children's Dramatist" by The Times.
David Wood OBE (born 21 February 1944 in Sutton, Surrey, England) is an English-born actor and writer, called "the National Children's Dramatist" by The Times.
Deborah Chancellor (writer)
Deborah Helen Chancellor (née Mowbray born 7 July 1966) is an English writer who has written over 70 books for children.
Deborah Helen Chancellor (née Mowbray born 7 July 1966) is an English writer who has written over 70 books for children.
Denys Watkins-Pitchford
Denys James Watkins-Pitchford MBE (25 July 1905 – 8 September 1990) was a British naturalist, children's writer, and illustrator who wrote under the pseudonym "BB".
Denys James Watkins-Pitchford MBE (25 July 1905 – 8 September 1990) was a British naturalist, children's writer, and illustrator who wrote under the pseudonym "BB".
Diana Ross (author)
Diana Patience Beverly Ross (July 8, 1910 - May 4, 2000), relative of Robert Ross, was an English children's author and occasional and longtime resident of Shaw, near Melksham, in Wiltshire.
Diana Patience Beverly Ross (July 8, 1910 - May 4, 2000), relative of Robert Ross, was an English children's author and occasional and longtime resident of Shaw, near Melksham, in Wiltshire.
Diana Wynne Jones
Diana Wynne Jones was a British writer, principally of fantasy novels for children and adults, as well as a small amount of non-fiction.
Diana Wynne Jones was a British writer, principally of fantasy novels for children and adults, as well as a small amount of non-fiction.
Dick King-Smith
Ronald Gordon King-Smith OBE, Hon.M.Ed., better known by his pen name Dick King-Smith, was a prolific English children's author, best known for writing The Sheep-Pig, retitled in the U...
Ronald Gordon King-Smith OBE, Hon.M.Ed., better known by his pen name Dick King-Smith, was a prolific English children's author, best known for writing The Sheep-Pig, retitled in the U...
Dodie Smith
Dorothy Gladys "Dodie" Smith (3 May 1896 – 24 November 1990) was an English novelist and playwright.
Dorothy Gladys "Dodie" Smith (3 May 1896 – 24 November 1990) was an English novelist and playwright.
Dominic Barker
Dominic Barker (born 1966) is a British children's author.
Dominic Barker (born 1966) is a British children's author.
Dominic Guard
Dominic Guard is a former English film actor.
Dominic Guard is a former English film actor.
Dorothy Kilner
Dorothy Kilner was a prolific English writer of children's books during the late 18th century.
Dorothy Kilner was a prolific English writer of children's books during the late 18th century.
Dugald Steer
Dugald A. Steer B.A. (Brist), S.A.S.D. (b.
Dugald A. Steer B.A. (Brist), S.A.S.D. (b.
E. M. Almedingen
E. M. Almedingen was a British novelist, biographer and children's author of Russian origin.
E. M. Almedingen was a British novelist, biographer and children's author of Russian origin.
E. Nesbit
Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 – 4 May 1924) was an English author and poet whose children's works were published under the name of E. Nesbit.
Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 – 4 May 1924) was an English author and poet whose children's works were published under the name of E. Nesbit.
Edmund Wallace Hildick
Edmund Wallace Hildick (1925–2001) was a prolific children's book author, who wrote under the name E. W. Hildick.
Edmund Wallace Hildick (1925–2001) was a prolific children's book author, who wrote under the name E. W. Hildick.
Edward Blishen
Edward Blishen (29 April 1920 – 13 December 1996) was an English author.
Edward Blishen (29 April 1920 – 13 December 1996) was an English author.
Edward Knatchbull-Hugessen, 1st Baron Brabourne
Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, 1st Baron Brabourne, PC (29 April 1829 – 6 February 1893) was a British Liberal politician.
Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, 1st Baron Brabourne, PC (29 April 1829 – 6 February 1893) was a British Liberal politician.
Edward Lear
Edward Lear (12 May 1812 – 29 January 1888) was a British artist, illustrator, author, and poet, renowned today primarily for his literary nonsense, in poetry and prose, and especially his limer...
Edward Lear (12 May 1812 – 29 January 1888) was a British artist, illustrator, author, and poet, renowned today primarily for his literary nonsense, in poetry and prose, and especially his limer...
Edward Wyke Smith
Edward Augustine Wyke-Smith (1871–1935) was an English author, mining engineer and adventurer.
Edward Augustine Wyke-Smith (1871–1935) was an English author, mining engineer and adventurer.
Eileen Browne (author)
Eileen Browne is an author and illustrator most famous for being the author of the Handa's books.
Eileen Browne is an author and illustrator most famous for being the author of the Handa's books.
Eleanor Farjeon
Eleanor Farjeon (13 February 1881 – 5 June 1965) was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire.
Eleanor Farjeon (13 February 1881 – 5 June 1965) was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire.
Eleanor Graham
Eleanor Graham was a book editor and children's book author.
Eleanor Graham was a book editor and children's book author.
Elinor Brent-Dyer
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer (6 April 1894 – 20 September 1969) was a children’s author who wrote over 100 books during her lifetime, the most famous being the Chalet School series.
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer (6 April 1894 – 20 September 1969) was a children’s author who wrote over 100 books during her lifetime, the most famous being the Chalet School series.
Elinor Lyon
Elinor Bruce Lyon (17 August 1921 - 28 May 2008) was an English children's author.
Elinor Bruce Lyon (17 August 1921 - 28 May 2008) was an English children's author.
Elisabeth Beresford
Elisabeth 'Liza' Beresford, MBE was a British author of children's books, best known for creating The Wombles.
Elisabeth 'Liza' Beresford, MBE was a British author of children's books, best known for creating The Wombles.
Elizabeth Arnold (children's writer)
Elizabeth Arnold (born 15 December 1944 in Leicester) is an English children's writer.
Elizabeth Arnold (born 15 December 1944 in Leicester) is an English children's writer.
Elizabeth Eiloart
Elizabeth Eiloart (1830–1895) was an English novelist.
Elizabeth Eiloart (1830–1895) was an English novelist.
Elizabeth Goudge
Elizabeth de Beauchamp Goudge was an English author of novels, short stories and children's books as Elizabeth Goudge.
Elizabeth de Beauchamp Goudge was an English author of novels, short stories and children's books as Elizabeth Goudge.
Ellenor Fenn
Ellenor Fenn (1743–1813) (née Frere) was a prolific 18th-century writer of children's books.
Ellenor Fenn (1743–1813) (née Frere) was a prolific 18th-century writer of children's books.
Elsie J. Oxenham
Elsie Jeanette Dunkerley, was an English girls' story writer, who took the name Oxenham as her pseudonym when her first book, Goblin Island, was published in 1907.
Elsie Jeanette Dunkerley, was an English girls' story writer, who took the name Oxenham as her pseudonym when her first book, Goblin Island, was published in 1907.
Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett is an award-winning children's author and illustrator who currently lives in Brighton, England with her partner Mik, a plumber, and daughter who is still at school.
Emily Gravett is an award-winning children's author and illustrator who currently lives in Brighton, England with her partner Mik, a plumber, and daughter who is still at school.
Emily Smith
Emily Smith is a children's author.
Emily Smith is a children's author.
Emily Taylor
Emily Taylor (born 17 April 1795 in New Buckenham, Norfolk; died circa February 1872 in St Pancras, London) was an English author, poet and hymnwriter.
Emily Taylor (born 17 April 1795 in New Buckenham, Norfolk; died circa February 1872 in St Pancras, London) was an English author, poet and hymnwriter.
Emma Dodd
Emma Dodd (born 1969) is an English illustrator and author.
Emma Dodd (born 1969) is an English illustrator and author.
Emma Marshall
Emma Marshall (1830-1899) was an English children's author who wrote more than 200 novels.
Emma Marshall (1830-1899) was an English children's author who wrote more than 200 novels.
Eric Hill
Eric Gordon Hill OBE was a popular author and illustrator of children's picture books, best known for his character Spot the Dog.
Eric Gordon Hill OBE was a popular author and illustrator of children's picture books, best known for his character Spot the Dog.
Eric Knight
Eric Knight (10 April 1897 – 15 January 1943) was an author who is mainly notable for creating the fictional collie Lassie.
Eric Knight (10 April 1897 – 15 January 1943) was an author who is mainly notable for creating the fictional collie Lassie.
Erroll Collins
Erroll Collins (pseudonym of Ellen Edith Hannah Redknap) was a British author active during the 1940s, specialising in adventure and science fiction for boys.
Erroll Collins (pseudonym of Ellen Edith Hannah Redknap) was a British author active during the 1940s, specialising in adventure and science fiction for boys.
Esmé Wynne-Tyson
Esmé Wynne-Tyson (29 June 1898 – 17 January 1972) was an English actress and writer.
Esmé Wynne-Tyson (29 June 1898 – 17 January 1972) was an English actress and writer.
Esther Copley
Esther Copley (born Esther Deuzeville on 10 May 1786 in London, died on 17 July 1851 in Eythorne, Kent) was an English religious tractarian and children's writer.
Esther Copley (born Esther Deuzeville on 10 May 1786 in London, died on 17 July 1851 in Eythorne, Kent) was an English religious tractarian and children's writer.
Evadne Price
Evadne Price, who wrote mostly under the pseudonym Helen Zenna Smith, was an English journalist, author, playwright, actress, astrologer and media personality.
Evadne Price, who wrote mostly under the pseudonym Helen Zenna Smith, was an English journalist, author, playwright, actress, astrologer and media personality.
Eve Garnett
Eve Garnett (9 January 1900 – 5 April 1991) was an English author and illustrator.
Eve Garnett (9 January 1900 – 5 April 1991) was an English author and illustrator.
Florence Anderson
Florence Mary Anderson (1874 – 1930) was an English artist, book illustrator, wood engraver and children's author who flourished between 1914 and 1930.
Florence Mary Anderson (1874 – 1930) was an English artist, book illustrator, wood engraver and children's author who flourished between 1914 and 1930.
Florence Kate Upton
Florence Kate Upton was an American-born English cartoonist and author most famous for her Golliwogg series of children's books.
Florence Kate Upton was an American-born English cartoonist and author most famous for her Golliwogg series of children's books.
Florence Montgomery
Florence Montgomery (1843–1923) was an English novelist and children's writer.
Florence Montgomery (1843–1923) was an English novelist and children's writer.
Fran Balkwill
Fran Balkwill OBE is a scientist and English author of children's books about scientific topics.
Fran Balkwill OBE is a scientist and English author of children's books about scientific topics.
Frances Freeling Broderip
Frances Freeling Broderip (née Hood) (1830 – November 3, 1878) was an English children's writer.
Frances Freeling Broderip (née Hood) (1830 – November 3, 1878) was an English children's writer.
Frances Hardinge
Frances Hardinge (born 1973) is a British author best known for her novel Fly By Night which in 2006 won the Branford Boase Award and was listed as one of the School Library Journal's Best Books.
Frances Hardinge (born 1973) is a British author best known for her novel Fly By Night which in 2006 won the Branford Boase Award and was listed as one of the School Library Journal's Best Books.
Francesca Simon
Francesca Isabelle Simon is a British American author living in London, who is mostly known for writing the popular Horrid Henry series of children's books.
Francesca Isabelle Simon is a British American author living in London, who is mostly known for writing the popular Horrid Henry series of children's books.
Fred Whishaw
Frederick James Whishaw (14 March 1854 – 8 July 1934) was a Russian-born British novelist, historian, poet and musician.
Frederick James Whishaw (14 March 1854 – 8 July 1934) was a Russian-born British novelist, historian, poet and musician.
Frederic Weatherly
Frederic Edward Weatherly (4 October 1848 – 7 September 1929) was an English lawyer, author, lyricist and broadcaster.
Frederic Edward Weatherly (4 October 1848 – 7 September 1929) was an English lawyer, author, lyricist and broadcaster.
Frederica J. Turle
Frederica Jane Turle (1880 - 19?) was a British author of juvenile fiction.
Frederica Jane Turle (1880 - 19?) was a British author of juvenile fiction.
G. E. Farrow
George Edward Farrow born in Ipswich in England, was a noted British children's book author of whose life little is known.
George Edward Farrow born in Ipswich in England, was a noted British children's book author of whose life little is known.
Gene Kemp
Gene Kemp Nee Rushton (born 1926) is a British author best known for her children's books.
Gene Kemp Nee Rushton (born 1926) is a British author best known for her children's books.
Geoffrey Trease
(Robert) Geoffrey Trease (August 11, 1909 - January 27, 1998) was a great writer, publishing 113 books between 1934 (Bows Against the Barons) and 1997 (Cloak for a Spy).
(Robert) Geoffrey Trease (August 11, 1909 - January 27, 1998) was a great writer, publishing 113 books between 1934 (Bows Against the Barons) and 1997 (Cloak for a Spy).
Geoffrey Willans
Herbert Geoffrey Willans (4 February 1911 – 6 August 1958), an English author and journalist, is best known as the co-creator, with the illustrator Ronald Searle, of Nigel Molesworth, the "goril...
Herbert Geoffrey Willans (4 February 1911 – 6 August 1958), an English author and journalist, is best known as the co-creator, with the illustrator Ronald Searle, of Nigel Molesworth, the "goril...
George Mills (writer)
George Ramsay Acland Mills (1 October 1896 – 8 December 1972) was a British preparatory schoolmaster and an author of children's adventure stories.
George Ramsay Acland Mills (1 October 1896 – 8 December 1972) was a British preparatory schoolmaster and an author of children's adventure stories.
Gerald Durrell
Gerald "Gerry" Malcolm Durrell, OBE was a naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter.
Gerald "Gerry" Malcolm Durrell, OBE was a naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter.
Geraldine Jewsbury
Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury was an English novelist and woman of letters.
Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury was an English novelist and woman of letters.
Gez Walsh
Gez Walsh is a joiner, social worker and children's poet.
Gez Walsh is a joiner, social worker and children's poet.
Gillian Avery
Gillian (Elise) Avery is a British children’s novelist and literary historian.
Gillian (Elise) Avery is a British children’s novelist and literary historian.
Gillian Rubinstein
Gillian Rubinstein (born 29 August 1942) is an English-born children's author and playwright.
Gillian Rubinstein (born 29 August 1942) is an English-born children's author and playwright.
Gladys Emma Peto
Gladys Emma Peto (1890, Maidenhead, Berkshire – 1977, Northern Ireland) was an English artist, fashion designer, illustrator and writer of children's books.
Gladys Emma Peto (1890, Maidenhead, Berkshire – 1977, Northern Ireland) was an English artist, fashion designer, illustrator and writer of children's books.
Gladys Mitchell
Gladys Mitchell (21 April 1901 – 27 July 1983) was an English author best known for her creation of Mrs.
Gladys Mitchell (21 April 1901 – 27 July 1983) was an English author best known for her creation of Mrs.
Graeme Base
Graeme Rowland Base (born 6 April 1958) is an Australian author and artist of picture books.
Graeme Rowland Base (born 6 April 1958) is an Australian author and artist of picture books.
Gurney Slade (writer)
Gurney Slade was the pen name for English author Stephen Bartlett, who was best known for children's books and adventure novels.
Gurney Slade was the pen name for English author Stephen Bartlett, who was best known for children's books and adventure novels.
Gwyneth Jones (novelist)
Gwyneth Jones (born February 14, 1952) is an English science fiction and fantasy writer and critic, and a young adult/children's writer under the name Ann Halam.
Gwyneth Jones (born February 14, 1952) is an English science fiction and fantasy writer and critic, and a young adult/children's writer under the name Ann Halam.
Hazel Townson
Hazel Townson (born April 12, 1928 in Nelson, Lancashire, died October 11, 2010), was an English children's-literature author.
Hazel Townson (born April 12, 1928 in Nelson, Lancashire, died October 11, 2010), was an English children's-literature author.
Helen Cresswell
Helen Cresswell (11 July 1934, Kirkby in Ashfield — 26 September 2005, Eakring, Nottinghamshire) was an English author of more than 100 children's books, including the Lizzie Dripping series...
Helen Cresswell (11 July 1934, Kirkby in Ashfield — 26 September 2005, Eakring, Nottinghamshire) was an English author of more than 100 children's books, including the Lizzie Dripping series...
Helen Fox
Helen Fox (born 1962) is an English children's author, educated at Millfield School and New College, Oxford, where she read history and modern languages and now living in London.
Helen Fox (born 1962) is an English children's author, educated at Millfield School and New College, Oxford, where she read history and modern languages and now living in London.
Henrietta Branford
Henrietta Branford (January 12, 1946 - April 23, 1999) born in India, she was a fiction writer who wrote many novels including Fire, Bed and Bone.
Henrietta Branford (January 12, 1946 - April 23, 1999) born in India, she was a fiction writer who wrote many novels including Fire, Bed and Bone.
Henry Cadwallader Adams
Reverend Henry Cadwallader Adams was a 19th century English cleric, schoolmaster and writer of children's novels.
Reverend Henry Cadwallader Adams was a 19th century English cleric, schoolmaster and writer of children's novels.
Henry William Dulcken
Henry William Dulcken was an English translator and children's writer, best known for translating the stories of Hans Christian Andersen.
Henry William Dulcken was an English translator and children's writer, best known for translating the stories of Hans Christian Andersen.
Herbert Escott Inman
Herbert Escott Inman (1860 - 1915) was a British author of fairy tales and boys' adventure and school stories.
Herbert Escott Inman (1860 - 1915) was a British author of fairy tales and boys' adventure and school stories.
Herbert Strang
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947).
Herbert Strang was the pseudonym of two English authors, George Herbert Ely (1866–1958) and Charles James L'Estrange (1867–1947).
Hesba Stretton
Hesba Stretton was the pen name of Sarah Smith, an English writer of children's books.
Hesba Stretton was the pen name of Sarah Smith, an English writer of children's books.
Hester Wagstaff
Hester Marian Wagstaff (jewellery designer, potter and illustrator) was born in Leighton Buzzard in 1892 and ran the Petersfield Workshops in Petersfield, Hampshire (circa 1918 - 1948) with Flor...
Hester Marian Wagstaff (jewellery designer, potter and illustrator) was born in Leighton Buzzard in 1892 and ran the Petersfield Workshops in Petersfield, Hampshire (circa 1918 - 1948) with Flor...
Hilary Robinson (author)
Hilary Robinson (born January 23, 1962 in Paignton, Devon) is a children’s author, book reviewer, award winning radio producer and feature writer.
Hilary Robinson (born January 23, 1962 in Paignton, Devon) is a children’s author, book reviewer, award winning radio producer and feature writer.
Hugh Lofting
Hugh John Lofting (January 14, 1886 – September 26, 1947) was a British author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of Doctor Dolittle — one of the classics of children'...
Hugh John Lofting (January 14, 1886 – September 26, 1947) was a British author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of Doctor Dolittle — one of the classics of children'...
Humphrey Carpenter
Humphrey William Bouverie Carpenter (29 April 1946 – 4 January 2005) was an English biographer, writer, and radio broadcaster.
Humphrey William Bouverie Carpenter (29 April 1946 – 4 January 2005) was an English biographer, writer, and radio broadcaster.
Ivan Jones
Ivan Jones is a British writer of fiction.
Ivan Jones is a British writer of fiction.
J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE, FRSL, better known as J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE, FRSL, better known as J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
J. Meade Falkner
John Meade Falkner (8 May 1858 - 22 July 1932) was an English novelist and poet, best known for his 1898 novel, Moonfleet.
John Meade Falkner (8 May 1858 - 22 July 1932) was an English novelist and poet, best known for his 1898 novel, Moonfleet.
J. P. Martin
J. P. (John Percival) Martin (1879–1966) was an English author best known for his Uncle series of children's stories.
J. P. (John Percival) Martin (1879–1966) was an English author best known for his Uncle series of children's stories.
Jacqueline Wilson
Dame Jacqueline Wilson, DBE, FRSL is an award-winning English author, known for her vast and diverse work in children's literature.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson, DBE, FRSL is an award-winning English author, known for her vast and diverse work in children's literature.
James Herriot
James Herriot was the pen name of James Alfred Wight, OBE, FRCVS, also known as Alf Wight (3 October 1916 – 23 February 1995), a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used...
James Herriot was the pen name of James Alfred Wight, OBE, FRCVS, also known as Alf Wight (3 October 1916 – 23 February 1995), a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used...
James Janeway
James Janeway (1636–1674) was a Puritan minister and author who, after John Bunyan, had the widest and longest popularity as the author of works read by English-speaking children.
James Janeway (1636–1674) was a Puritan minister and author who, after John Bunyan, had the widest and longest popularity as the author of works read by English-speaking children.
James Kenward
James Kenward (1908–1993), English author and illustrator, best known for his accounts of suburban and prep school life.
James Kenward (1908–1993), English author and illustrator, best known for his accounts of suburban and prep school life.
Jan Mark
Jan Mark (22 June 1943 - 16 January 2006) was a British author, best known as a writer for children.
Jan Mark (22 June 1943 - 16 January 2006) was a British author, best known as a writer for children.
Jane Gardam
Jane Mary Gardam OBE (born 11 July 1928, Coatham, North Yorkshire) is a British author of children's and adult fiction.
Jane Mary Gardam OBE (born 11 July 1928, Coatham, North Yorkshire) is a British author of children's and adult fiction.
Jane Johnson (writer)
Jane Johnson (born 1960) is an English writer of books for adults and children, who has written under various pseudonyms, such as Jude Fisher and Gabriel King.
Jane Johnson (born 1960) is an English writer of books for adults and children, who has written under various pseudonyms, such as Jude Fisher and Gabriel King.
Jason Wallace
Jason Wallace (born in 1969) is a web designer, living in South West London.
Jason Wallace (born in 1969) is a web designer, living in South West London.
Jeanne Willis
Jeanne Willis (born St Alban's, England) is an author of several children's books, including The Monster Bed (1986), the Dr. Xargle's Book of...
Jeanne Willis (born St Alban's, England) is an author of several children's books, including The Monster Bed (1986), the Dr. Xargle's Book of...
Jenny Oldfield
Jenny Oldfield is a million selling English author.
Jenny Oldfield is a million selling English author.
Jez Alborough
Jez Alborough is a British author and illustrator of children's books that have been translated into 15 other languages and have received many awards.
Jez Alborough is a British author and illustrator of children's books that have been translated into 15 other languages and have received many awards.
Jill Murphy
Jill Murphy is an English children's author, best known for The Worst Witch series and the Large Family picture books.
Jill Murphy is an English children's author, best known for The Worst Witch series and the Large Family picture books.
Jill Paton Walsh
Jill Paton Walsh, CBE, FRSL (born 29 April 1937) is an English novelist and children's writer.
Jill Paton Walsh, CBE, FRSL (born 29 April 1937) is an English novelist and children's writer.
Jim Carrington
Jim Carrington is a children's writer.
Jim Carrington is a children's writer.
Jim Eldridge
Jim Eldridge is a radio, TV and movie scriptwriter with hundreds of radio and TV scripts broadcast in the UK and across the world in a career spanning over 30 years.
Jim Eldridge is a radio, TV and movie scriptwriter with hundreds of radio and TV scripts broadcast in the UK and across the world in a career spanning over 30 years.
Joan Mary Wayne Brown
Mary Gervaise, Hilary Wayne and Bellamy Brown are the pseudonyms for Joan Mary Wayne Brown.
Mary Gervaise, Hilary Wayne and Bellamy Brown are the pseudonyms for Joan Mary Wayne Brown.
Joan North
Joan North is a UK writer of children's books.
Joan North is a UK writer of children's books.
Joanna Cannan
Joanna Cannan (1898 – 1961) was a writer of pony books and detective books.
Joanna Cannan (1898 – 1961) was a writer of pony books and detective books.
Joanne Harris
Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris (born 3 July 1964, Barnsley, Yorkshire) is a British author.
Joanne Michèle Sylvie Harris (born 3 July 1964, Barnsley, Yorkshire) is a British author.
Joe Craig
Joe Craig (born 30 June 1981 in London) is an English writer, children's novelist and musician.
Joe Craig (born 30 June 1981 in London) is an English writer, children's novelist and musician.
Joe Layburn
Joe Layburn is an English children's author.
Joe Layburn is an English children's author.
John and Caitlin Matthews
John Matthews (1948- ) and Caitlín Matthews (1952- ) are leading figures in the field of the Western Mysteries Tradition.
John Matthews (1948- ) and Caitlín Matthews (1952- ) are leading figures in the field of the Western Mysteries Tradition.
John F.C. Westerman
John Francis Cyril Westerman (born March 1901, date of death unknown) was an English author of children's literature.
John Francis Cyril Westerman (born March 1901, date of death unknown) was an English author of children's literature.
John Gordon (author)
John Gordon (born 19 November 1925) is an English writer of adolescent supernatural fiction.
John Gordon (born 19 November 1925) is an English writer of adolescent supernatural fiction.
John Graham Wallace
John Graham Wallace (born August 23, 1966) was born in Felixstowe and grew up in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire.
John Graham Wallace (born August 23, 1966) was born in Felixstowe and grew up in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire.
John Masefield
John Edward Masefield, OM, was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967.
John Edward Masefield, OM, was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967.
John Symonds
John Symonds (12 March 1914, Battersea, London – 21 October 2006) was an English novelist, biographer, playwright and writer of children's books.
John Symonds (12 March 1914, Battersea, London – 21 October 2006) was an English novelist, biographer, playwright and writer of children's books.
Jon Blake (author)
Jon Blake is the author of over fifty works for children and teenagers.
Jon Blake is the author of over fifty works for children and teenagers.
Jon Turley
Jonathan "Jon" Turley is an English author who writes children's books.
Jonathan "Jon" Turley is an English author who writes children's books.
Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy
Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy is a British author, known for biographies, including one of Alfred Kinsey, and books of social history on the British nanny and public school system.
Jonathan Gathorne-Hardy is a British author, known for biographies, including one of Alfred Kinsey, and books of social history on the British nanny and public school system.
Jonathon Coudrille
Jonathon Xavier Coudrille is an English artist, musician and writer, who lives in Cornwall.
Jonathon Xavier Coudrille is an English artist, musician and writer, who lives in Cornwall.
Joyce Lankester Brisley
Joyce Lankester Brisley was an English writer.
Joyce Lankester Brisley was an English writer.
Joyce Reason
Joyce Reason (December 1894 - 18 September 1974) was a British author of missionary biographies and historical fiction for young readers.
Joyce Reason (December 1894 - 18 September 1974) was a British author of missionary biographies and historical fiction for young readers.
Judi Barrett
Judi Barrett (born in United Kingdom) is an author of several picture books, including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing.
Judi Barrett (born in United Kingdom) is an author of several picture books, including Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing.
Judith Berrisford
Judith M. Berrisford is a British writer of children's pony stories which are very similar to those of the Pullein-Thompson sisters, as well as many other animal story books in addition to book...
Judith M. Berrisford is a British writer of children's pony stories which are very similar to those of the Pullein-Thompson sisters, as well as many other animal story books in addition to book...
Judy Waite
Judy Waite is an author of picture books for young children and novels for young adults, as well as poetry and short stories.
Judy Waite is an author of picture books for young children and novels for young adults, as well as poetry and short stories.
Julia Donaldson
Julia Catherine Donaldson MBE is an English writer and playwright, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other children's books, many illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Julia Catherine Donaldson MBE is an English writer and playwright, best known as author of The Gruffalo and other children's books, many illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Julia Suzuki
Julia Suzuki is a businesswoman, former model and author of The Land of Dragor series of children's books, described as "the next J.K. Rowling" by The Daily Mail.
Julia Suzuki is a businesswoman, former model and author of The Land of Dragor series of children's books, described as "the next J.K. Rowling" by The Daily Mail.
Juliana Horatia Ewing
Juliana Horatia Ewing (née Gatty) (1841–1885) was an English writer of children's stories.
Juliana Horatia Ewing (née Gatty) (1841–1885) was an English writer of children's stories.
Julie Andrews
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE is an English film and stage actress, singer, and author.
Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews, DBE is an English film and stage actress, singer, and author.
Jyoti Guptara
Jyoti Guptara is a young novelist of British and Indian heritage, best known as co-author of the Insanity Saga.
Jyoti Guptara is a young novelist of British and Indian heritage, best known as co-author of the Insanity Saga.
Kate Veale
Kate Veale writes and illustrates children's books.
Kate Veale writes and illustrates children's books.
Katherine Roberts
Katherine Roberts is an English author, best known for her fantasy trilogy The Echorium Sequence.
Katherine Roberts is an English author, best known for her fantasy trilogy The Echorium Sequence.
Kenneth Walker (author)
Kenneth Macfarlane Walker (1882 - 1966) was a British author and urologist.
Kenneth Macfarlane Walker (1882 - 1966) was a British author and urologist.
Kevin Brooks (writer)
Kevin M. Brooks (born March 30, 1959 Pinhoe near Exeter, England) is an English author best known for his novels Lucas (winner of the North East Book Award 2004) and Martyn Pig (winner ...
Kevin M. Brooks (born March 30, 1959 Pinhoe near Exeter, England) is an English author best known for his novels Lucas (winner of the North East Book Award 2004) and Martyn Pig (winner ...
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Kevin John William Crossley-Holland is an English translator, children's author and poet.
Kevin John William Crossley-Holland is an English translator, children's author and poet.
King of Kilba
King of Kilba is a 1926 children's adventure story.
King of Kilba is a 1926 children's adventure story.
Kit Wright
Kit Wright (born 1944) is the author of more than twenty-five books, for both adults and children, and the winner of awards including an Arts Council Writers' Award, the Geoffrey Faber Memorial ...
Kit Wright (born 1944) is the author of more than twenty-five books, for both adults and children, and the winner of awards including an Arts Council Writers' Award, the Geoffrey Faber Memorial ...
L. du Garde Peach
Lawrence du Garde Peach (14 February 1890 – 31 December 1974) was an English author and playwright for radio, stage and screen.
Lawrence du Garde Peach (14 February 1890 – 31 December 1974) was an English author and playwright for radio, stage and screen.
L. S. Matthews
L. S. Matthews (born August 29, 1964) is the pen name of Laura Dron, a British children's author of several critically acclaimed novels.
L. S. Matthews (born August 29, 1964) is the pen name of Laura Dron, a British children's author of several critically acclaimed novels.
Lady Flora McDonnell
Lady Flora Mary McDonnell (born 7 November 1963), also known by her married name Flora Pennybacker, is an artist, illustrator, and prize-winning author of children's books.
Lady Flora Mary McDonnell (born 7 November 1963), also known by her married name Flora Pennybacker, is an artist, illustrator, and prize-winning author of children's books.
Lady Margaret Sackville
Lady Margaret Sackville (24 December 1881 – 18 April 1963) was an English poet and children’s author.
Lady Margaret Sackville (24 December 1881 – 18 April 1963) was an English poet and children’s author.
Lauren Brooke
Lauren Brooke is the author of two series of books targeted at pre-adolescent girls who are horse fanciers, the Heartland and Chestnut Hill series.
Lauren Brooke is the author of two series of books targeted at pre-adolescent girls who are horse fanciers, the Heartland and Chestnut Hill series.
Laurence Anholt
Laurence Anholt (born 4 August 1959) is a UK based author/illustrator of more than 100 children’s books, published in over 40 languages and notable for their upbeat and humorous approach to impo...
Laurence Anholt (born 4 August 1959) is a UK based author/illustrator of more than 100 children’s books, published in over 40 languages and notable for their upbeat and humorous approach to impo...
Leon Rosselson
Leon Rosselson (born 22 June 1934, Harrow, Middlesex) is an English songwriter and writer of children's books.
Leon Rosselson (born 22 June 1934, Harrow, Middlesex) is an English songwriter and writer of children's books.
Lewis Carroll
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer.
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by the pseudonym Lewis Carroll, was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer.
Libby Rees
Libby Rees (born 1995; Ringwood, Hampshire) is an English author.
Libby Rees (born 1995; Ringwood, Hampshire) is an English author.
Lionel Bender (author)
Lionel Bender is a British author of more than 70 children's illustrated information books, and is the Editorial Partner of book creation house Bender Richardson White.
Lionel Bender is a British author of more than 70 children's illustrated information books, and is the Editorial Partner of book creation house Bender Richardson White.
Louise Rennison
Louise Rennison is an English author and comedienne She is the author of the Confessions of Georgia Nicolson series for teenage girls.
Louise Rennison is an English author and comedienne She is the author of the Confessions of Georgia Nicolson series for teenage girls.
Lucy Aikin
Lucy Aikin, born at Warrington, England into a distinguished literary family of prominent Unitarians, was a historical writer.
Lucy Aikin, born at Warrington, England into a distinguished literary family of prominent Unitarians, was a historical writer.
Lucy Coats
Lucy Coats is an author who writes picture books, poetry, stories and novels for children of all ages.
Lucy Coats is an author who writes picture books, poetry, stories and novels for children of all ages.
Lucy Cousins
Lucy Cousins (born February 10, 1964), BA Honours in Graphic Design from The Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton Polytechnic, postgraduate degree from Royal College of Art, is an author-i...
Lucy Cousins (born February 10, 1964), BA Honours in Graphic Design from The Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton Polytechnic, postgraduate degree from Royal College of Art, is an author-i...
Lucy M. Boston
Lucy M. Boston was an English children's writer.
Lucy M. Boston was an English children's writer.
Lucy Peacock
Peacock, Lucy (fl.1785–1816), was an author, editor, translator, bookseller and publisher of children's books during the late eighteenth century.
Peacock, Lucy (fl.1785–1816), was an author, editor, translator, bookseller and publisher of children's books during the late eighteenth century.
Lynn Huggins-Cooper
Lynn Huggins-Cooper is an English author.
Lynn Huggins-Cooper is an English author.
Lynne Reid Banks
Lynne Reid Banks (born 31 July 1929) is a British author of books for children and adults.
Lynne Reid Banks (born 31 July 1929) is a British author of books for children and adults.
M. I. McAllister
Margaret I. McAllister is an English author of children's books, born in 1956.
Margaret I. McAllister is an English author of children's books, born in 1956.
M.D. Spenser
M.D. Spenser is the author of the 36-book Shivers series.
M.D. Spenser is the author of the 36-book Shivers series.
Mabel Esther Allan
Mabel Esther Allan (11 February 1915 – 14 May 1998) was a British author of about 130 children's books.
Mabel Esther Allan (11 February 1915 – 14 May 1998) was a British author of about 130 children's books.
Mabel Quiller-Couch
(Florence) Mabel Quiller-Couch (c. 1866, Cornwall – November 1924) was an English editor, compiler and children's writer.
(Florence) Mabel Quiller-Couch (c. 1866, Cornwall – November 1924) was an English editor, compiler and children's writer.
Mal Lewis Jones
Mal Lewis Jones is a British children's author.
Mal Lewis Jones is a British children's author.
Mal Peet
Mal Peet grew up in North Norfolk, and studied English and American Studies at the University of Warwick.
Mal Peet grew up in North Norfolk, and studied English and American Studies at the University of Warwick.
Malcolm Saville
Leonard Malcolm Saville (1901-1982) was an English author born in Hastings, Sussex.
Leonard Malcolm Saville (1901-1982) was an English author born in Hastings, Sussex.
Marcus Crouch
Marcus Crouch was a British librarian and an influential reviewer of, and commentator on, children's books.
Marcus Crouch was a British librarian and an influential reviewer of, and commentator on, children's books.
Margaret Biggs
Margaret Biggs (born 9 July 1929, Orpington, Kent) is a popular and collectible exponent of the girls' School story.
Margaret Biggs (born 9 July 1929, Orpington, Kent) is a popular and collectible exponent of the girls' School story.
Margaret Gatty
Margaret Gatty (née Scott) (1809–4 October 1873) at Burnham on Crouch, Essex, was an English writer of children's literature.
Margaret Gatty (née Scott) (1809–4 October 1873) at Burnham on Crouch, Essex, was an English writer of children's literature.
Margaret Storey (children's writer)
Margaret Storey is the author of several books for children.
Margaret Storey is the author of several books for children.
Margery Williams
Margery Williams Bianco was an English-American author, primarily of popular children's books.
Margery Williams Bianco was an English-American author, primarily of popular children's books.
Maria Elizabeth Budden
Maria Elizabeth Budden, (née Halsey, c. 1780-1832) was a novelist, translator and writer of didactic children's books, who frequently signed her work "M. E. B." or "a mother".
Maria Elizabeth Budden, (née Halsey, c. 1780-1832) was a novelist, translator and writer of didactic children's books, who frequently signed her work "M. E. B." or "a mother".
Maria Hack
Maria Hack (née Barton, 1777–1844) was an English writer of educational books for children.
Maria Hack (née Barton, 1777–1844) was an English writer of educational books for children.
Maria Louisa Charlesworth
Maria Louisa Charlesworth (1 October 1819, The Rectory, Blakenham Parva – 6 January 1880, Nutfield, Surrey) was an English author of religious books.
Maria Louisa Charlesworth (1 October 1819, The Rectory, Blakenham Parva – 6 January 1880, Nutfield, Surrey) was an English author of religious books.
Mark Burgess (children's author)
Mark Burgess is best-known as an English author and illustrator of children's literature.
Mark Burgess is best-known as an English author and illustrator of children's literature.
Mark Frost (cricketer)
Mark Frost is a former English cricketer.
Mark Frost is a former English cricketer.
Mark Haddon
Mark Haddon is an English novelist and poet, best known for his 2003 novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Mark Haddon is an English novelist and poet, best known for his 2003 novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Martin Baynton
Martin Baynton (born 13 February 1953) is a British Author, Illustrator, Actor and TV producer.
Martin Baynton (born 13 February 1953) is a British Author, Illustrator, Actor and TV producer.
Martin Booth
Martin Booth (7 September, 1944 – 12 February, 2004) was a prolific British novelist and poet.
Martin Booth (7 September, 1944 – 12 February, 2004) was a prolific British novelist and poet.
Martin Handford
Martin Handford (born 1956 in Hampstead, London) is an English children's author and illustrator who gained worldwide fame in the mid-1980s with his Where's Wally? creation (known as Where...
Martin Handford (born 1956 in Hampstead, London) is an English children's author and illustrator who gained worldwide fame in the mid-1980s with his Where's Wally? creation (known as Where...
Martyn Godfrey
Martyn Godfrey was an English-Canadian author of children's fantasy and science fiction books.
Martyn Godfrey was an English-Canadian author of children's fantasy and science fiction books.
Mary Ann Kilner
Mary Ann Kilner (née Maze) (1753–1831) was a prolific writer of children's books during the late eighteenth century.
Mary Ann Kilner (née Maze) (1753–1831) was a prolific writer of children's books during the late eighteenth century.
Mary Cadogan
Mary Cadogan is an English author who was born in Kent.
Mary Cadogan is an English author who was born in Kent.
Mary de Morgan
Mary de Morgan (1850–1907) was an English writer and the author of three volumes of fairytales: On A Pincushion (1877); The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde (1880); and The Windfairies'...
Mary de Morgan (1850–1907) was an English writer and the author of three volumes of fairytales: On A Pincushion (1877); The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde (1880); and The Windfairies'...
Mary Lamb
Mary Ann Lamb (3 December 1764 – 20 May 1847), was an English writer, the sister and collaborator of Charles Lamb.
Mary Ann Lamb (3 December 1764 – 20 May 1847), was an English writer, the sister and collaborator of Charles Lamb.
Maurice Dodd
Maurice Dodd was an English writer and cartoonist most notable for his years spent working on The Perishers comic strip published in The Daily Mirror.
Maurice Dodd was an English writer and cartoonist most notable for his years spent working on The Perishers comic strip published in The Daily Mirror.
Maxwell Knight
Charles Henry Maxwell Knight OBE, known as Maxwell Knight, (b.
Charles Henry Maxwell Knight OBE, known as Maxwell Knight, (b.
May Anderson
May Anderson (June 8, 1864 – June 11, 1946) was the second general president of the children's Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1925 a...
May Anderson (June 8, 1864 – June 11, 1946) was the second general president of the children's Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) between 1925 a...
Melanie Walsh (illustrator/writer)
Melanie Walsh (born 18 July 1964) is an English writer and illustrator of children's books.
Melanie Walsh (born 18 July 1964) is an English writer and illustrator of children's books.
Meriol Trevor
Meriol Trevor was one of the most prolific Roman Catholic women writers of the twentieth century.
Meriol Trevor was one of the most prolific Roman Catholic women writers of the twentieth century.
Michael Bond
Thomas Michael Bond, OBE (born 13 January 1926) is an English author, most celebrated for his Paddington Bear series of books.
Thomas Michael Bond, OBE (born 13 January 1926) is an English author, most celebrated for his Paddington Bear series of books.
Michael Coleman (author)
Michael Coleman is a British author of children's and young-adult fiction whose book, Weirdo's War, was shortlisted for the 1996 Carnegie Medal.
Michael Coleman is a British author of children's and young-adult fiction whose book, Weirdo's War, was shortlisted for the 1996 Carnegie Medal.
Michael Cronin (actor)
Michael Cronin is an English actor and author.
Michael Cronin is an English actor and author.
Michael Hardcastle
Michael Hardcastle (born 1933) is a British author of sports fiction for children.
Michael Hardcastle (born 1933) is a British author of sports fiction for children.
Michael Lawrence (writer)
Michael Lawrence is an English writer for children and young adults.He is a world known writer.
Michael Lawrence is an English writer for children and young adults.He is a world known writer.
Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo, OBE, FKC, AKC (born 5 October 1943) is an English author, poet, playwright and librettist, best known for his work in children's literature.
Michael Morpurgo, OBE, FKC, AKC (born 5 October 1943) is an English author, poet, playwright and librettist, best known for his work in children's literature.
Michael Rosen
Michael Wayne Rosen is a broadcaster, children's novelist and poet and the author of 140 books.
Michael Wayne Rosen is a broadcaster, children's novelist and poet and the author of 140 books.
Michelle Harrison
Michelle Harrison is a British author, whose debut novel, The 13 Treasures won the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and has been sold for translation in 16 countries.
Michelle Harrison is a British author, whose debut novel, The 13 Treasures won the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and has been sold for translation in 16 countries.
Michelle Magorian
Michelle Magorian is an English author of children's books, including Goodnight Mister Tom, Back Home and A Little Love Song.
Michelle Magorian is an English author of children's books, including Goodnight Mister Tom, Back Home and A Little Love Song.
Mick Inkpen
Mick Inkpen (born December 22,1952) is an author and illustrator of children's books best known for his creations Kipper the Dog and Wibbly Pig.
Mick Inkpen (born December 22,1952) is an author and illustrator of children's books best known for his creations Kipper the Dog and Wibbly Pig.
Mike Molloy
Mike Molloy (born 22 December 1940) is a British author and former newspaper editor and cartoonist.
Mike Molloy (born 22 December 1940) is a British author and former newspaper editor and cartoonist.
Monica Edwards
Monica Edwards (née Monica le Doux Newton; November 8, 1912 – January 18, 1998) was an English children's writer of the mid-twentieth century best known for her Romney Marsh and Punchbowl ...
Monica Edwards (née Monica le Doux Newton; November 8, 1912 – January 18, 1998) was an English children's writer of the mid-twentieth century best known for her Romney Marsh and Punchbowl ...
Monica Hughes
Monica Hughes, OC (November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003), was an English-Canadian science fiction author.
Monica Hughes, OC (November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003), was an English-Canadian science fiction author.
Mrs George de Horne Vaizey
Jessie Bell (1857 – 23 January 1917) was an English writer, who wrote under her married name Mrs George de Horne Vaizey.
Jessie Bell (1857 – 23 January 1917) was an English writer, who wrote under her married name Mrs George de Horne Vaizey.
N. M. Browne
N. M. Browne is an English writer of fiction for children.
N. M. Browne is an English writer of fiction for children.
Narinder Dhami
Narinder Dhami (born in Wolverhampton on November 15, 1958) is a British children’s author.
Narinder Dhami (born in Wolverhampton on November 15, 1958) is a British children’s author.
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard Gaiman is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films.
Neil Richard Gaiman is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, audio theatre and films.
Netta Syrett
Netta Syrett (March 17, 1865-December 15, 1943) was an English writer of the late Victorian period whose novels featured New Woman protagonists.
Netta Syrett (March 17, 1865-December 15, 1943) was an English writer of the late Victorian period whose novels featured New Woman protagonists.
Nicholas Allan
Nicholas Allan is an English children's writer and illustrator.
Nicholas Allan is an English children's writer and illustrator.
Nicholas Fisk
Nicholas Fisk is the pseudonym of David Higginbottom (born in London, 14 October 1923), a writer of science fiction books, mainly for children.
Nicholas Fisk is the pseudonym of David Higginbottom (born in London, 14 October 1923), a writer of science fiction books, mainly for children.
Nick Sharratt
Nick Sharratt is a British illustrator and author of children's books, and was chosen to be the Official Illustrator for World Book Day 2006.
Nick Sharratt is a British illustrator and author of children's books, and was chosen to be the Official Illustrator for World Book Day 2006.
Nicola Lindsay
Nicola Lindsay (born in 1944 in London) is an English writer/actor, living for the past forty years in the Republic of Ireland.
Nicola Lindsay (born in 1944 in London) is an English writer/actor, living for the past forty years in the Republic of Ireland.
Noel Streatfeild
Mary Noel Streatfeild OBE, known as Noel Streatfeild, was an author, most famous for her children's books including Ballet Shoes.
Mary Noel Streatfeild OBE, known as Noel Streatfeild, was an author, most famous for her children's books including Ballet Shoes.
Norman Ellison
Norman F. Ellison (1893 – 1976) was an English radio presenter and author who made radio programmes about nature and the countryside for the BBC's Children's Hour, under the pseudonym ...
Norman F. Ellison (1893 – 1976) was an English radio presenter and author who made radio programmes about nature and the countryside for the BBC's Children's Hour, under the pseudonym ...
Oliver Postgate
Oliver Postgate was an English animator, puppeteer and writer.
Oliver Postgate was an English animator, puppeteer and writer.
Pat Hutchins
Pat Hutchins (born 18 June 1942) is an English illustrator and writer.
Pat Hutchins (born 18 June 1942) is an English illustrator and writer.
Pat Smythe
Patricia Rosemary Smythe (22 November 1928 – February 27, 1996), most commonly known as Pat Smythe, was one of Britain's premier female showjumpers.
Patricia Rosemary Smythe (22 November 1928 – February 27, 1996), most commonly known as Pat Smythe, was one of Britain's premier female showjumpers.
Patrick Cave
Patrick Cave is a British novelist.
Patrick Cave is a British novelist.
Patrick Skene Catling
Patrick Skene Catling is a British children's book author and book reviewer best known for writing The Chocolate Touch in 1952.
Patrick Skene Catling is a British children's book author and book reviewer best known for writing The Chocolate Touch in 1952.
Paul Bryers
Paul Bryers, born in Liverpool in 1945, is a British film director, screenwriter and fiction author.
Paul Bryers, born in Liverpool in 1945, is a British film director, screenwriter and fiction author.
Paul Capon
Harry Paul Capon was a British author who wrote fiction in various genres.
Harry Paul Capon was a British author who wrote fiction in various genres.
Paul Jennings (Australian author)
Paul Jennings AM is an English-born Australian children's book writer.
Paul Jennings AM is an English-born Australian children's book writer.
Paul Shipton
Paul Shipton (born 1963) is an award-winning children's author.
Paul Shipton (born 1963) is an award-winning children's author.
Paul Stewart (writer)
Paul Stewart is a writer of children's books, best known for the bestselling The Edge Chronicles, the Free Lance novels and the Far Flung Adventures series which are written in colla...
Paul Stewart is a writer of children's books, best known for the bestselling The Edge Chronicles, the Free Lance novels and the Far Flung Adventures series which are written in colla...
Pauline Clarke
Pauline Clarke is an English writer who has written for young children under the name Helen Clare, for older children as Pauline Clarke, and more recently for adults under her married name, Paul...
Pauline Clarke is an English writer who has written for young children under the name Helen Clare, for older children as Pauline Clarke, and more recently for adults under her married name, Paul...
Pearl Binder
Lady Elwyn-Jones née Pearl "Polly" Binder (1904 – 1990).
Lady Elwyn-Jones née Pearl "Polly" Binder (1904 – 1990).
Percy F. Westerman
Percy Francis Westerman (1876 - February 22, 1959) was a prolific author of children's literature, many of his books adventures with military themes.
Percy Francis Westerman (1876 - February 22, 1959) was a prolific author of children's literature, many of his books adventures with military themes.
Peter Ackroyd
Peter Ackroyd CBE is an English biographer, novelist and critic with a particular interest in the history and culture of London.
Peter Ackroyd CBE is an English biographer, novelist and critic with a particular interest in the history and culture of London.
Peter Barrett (illustrator)
Peter Barrett (born 1935) is a British painter, illustrator, graphic designer and children's book author.
Peter Barrett (born 1935) is a British painter, illustrator, graphic designer and children's book author.
Peter Clover
Peter Clover (b. Islington, North London, 9 June 1952) is an English children's book author and illustrator best known for the Sheltie the Shetland Pony series, featuring a young girl, Emma,...
Peter Clover (b. Islington, North London, 9 June 1952) is an English children's book author and illustrator best known for the Sheltie the Shetland Pony series, featuring a young girl, Emma,...
Peter Dickinson
Peter Malcolm de Brissac Dickinson OBE FRSL is an English author and poet who has written a wide variety of books, notably children's books and detective stories.
Peter Malcolm de Brissac Dickinson OBE FRSL is an English author and poet who has written a wide variety of books, notably children's books and detective stories.
Peter Hepplewhite
Peter Hepplewhite is a North-East based children's author.
Peter Hepplewhite is a North-East based children's author.
Peter James (writer)
Peter James (born 22 August 1948 in Brighton) is a British writer of crime fiction and film producer.
Peter James (born 22 August 1948 in Brighton) is a British writer of crime fiction and film producer.
Peter John Stephens
Peter John Stephens (31 July 1912 in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire – 11 June 2002) is known for his historical fiction books for teens and three children’s books.
Peter John Stephens (31 July 1912 in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire – 11 June 2002) is known for his historical fiction books for teens and three children’s books.
Philip Ardagh
Philip Ardagh is an English children's author, primarily known for the Eddie Dickens series of books.
Philip Ardagh is an English children's author, primarily known for the Eddie Dickens series of books.
Philip Newth
Philip Newth (born 20 January 1939) is a British-born Norwegian author of children's literature.
Philip Newth (born 20 January 1939) is a British-born Norwegian author of children's literature.
Philip Ridley
Philip Ridley (born 1958 in East London ) is a British artist working with various media.
Philip Ridley (born 1958 in East London ) is a British artist working with various media.
Philip Turner
Philip William Turner (3 December 1925 – January 2006) is an English author best known for his children's books about the fictional town of Darnley Mills and (under the pseudonym Stephen Chanc...
Philip William Turner (3 December 1925 – January 2006) is an English author best known for his children's books about the fictional town of Darnley Mills and (under the pseudonym Stephen Chanc...
Philippa Pearce
Ann Philippa Pearce OBE (23 January 1920 – 21 December 2006) was an English children's author.
Ann Philippa Pearce OBE (23 January 1920 – 21 December 2006) was an English children's author.
Primrose Cumming
Primrose Cumming (1915-2004) was a British writer of children's books.
Primrose Cumming (1915-2004) was a British writer of children's books.
Priscilla Wakefield
Priscilla Wakefield, nee Priscilla Bell (1751–1832) was an English Quaker educational writer and philanthropist.
Priscilla Wakefield, nee Priscilla Bell (1751–1832) was an English Quaker educational writer and philanthropist.
Pullein-Thompson sisters
The Pullein-Thompson sisters – Josephine Pullein-Thompson MBE (3 April 1924-), Diana Pullein-Thompson (born 1 October 1925) and Christine Pullein-Thompson (1 Octo...
The Pullein-Thompson sisters – Josephine Pullein-Thompson MBE (3 April 1924-), Diana Pullein-Thompson (born 1 October 1925) and Christine Pullein-Thompson (1 Octo...
Quentin Blake
Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE, FCSD, RDI, is an English cartoonist, illustrator and children's author, well known for his collaborations with writer Roald Dahl.
Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE, FCSD, RDI, is an English cartoonist, illustrator and children's author, well known for his collaborations with writer Roald Dahl.
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Redvers Briggs is an English illustrator, cartoonist, graphic novelist and author, who has achieved critical and popular success among adults and children.
Raymond Redvers Briggs is an English illustrator, cartoonist, graphic novelist and author, who has achieved critical and popular success among adults and children.
Rhoda Power
Rhoda Dolores le Poer Power (born 29 May 1890 in Altrincham, Cheshire, died 9 March 1957 in London), was a broadcaster and children's writer.
Rhoda Dolores le Poer Power (born 29 May 1890 in Altrincham, Cheshire, died 9 March 1957 in London), was a broadcaster and children's writer.
Richard Adams
Richard George Adams (born 9 May 1920) is an English novelist who is best known as the author of Watership Down.
Richard George Adams (born 9 May 1920) is an English novelist who is best known as the author of Watership Down.
Richard Hammond
Richard Mark Hammond (born 19 December 1969) is an English broadcaster, writer, and journalist most noted for co-hosting the car programme Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, as wel...
Richard Mark Hammond (born 19 December 1969) is an English broadcaster, writer, and journalist most noted for co-hosting the car programme Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, as wel...
Richard Jefferies
John Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels.
John Richard Jefferies was an English nature writer, noted for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels.
Richard Platt
British author Richard Platt was born in Northumberland in 1953.
British author Richard Platt was born in Northumberland in 1953.
Richmal Crompton
Richmal Crompton Lamburn was an English writer, most famous for her Just William humorous short stories and books.
Richmal Crompton Lamburn was an English writer, most famous for her Just William humorous short stories and books.
Rob Childs
Rob Childs is a British author, who has written over eighty books, mainly aimed at young people.
Rob Childs is a British author, who has written over eighty books, mainly aimed at young people.
Robert Goodyear
Robert Arthur Hanson (R.A.H.) Goodyear was a British poet and author of children's stories, primarily in a school setting.
Robert Arthur Hanson (R.A.H.) Goodyear was a British poet and author of children's stories, primarily in a school setting.
Robert Hugh Benson
Robert Hugh Benson was the youngest son of Edward White Benson and his wife, Mary.
Robert Hugh Benson was the youngest son of Edward White Benson and his wife, Mary.
Robert Leeson
Robert Arthur Leeson is a British author, mainly known for his children's books.
Robert Arthur Leeson is a British author, mainly known for his children's books.
Robert Muchamore
Robert Kilgore Muchamore (born December 26, 1972) is an English author, most notable for writing the CHERUB and Henderson's Boys novels.
Robert Kilgore Muchamore (born December 26, 1972) is an English author, most notable for writing the CHERUB and Henderson's Boys novels.
Robert Westall
Robert Atkinson Westall (7 October 1929 – 15 April 1993) was a British author, teacher and journalist best known for his award-winning children's fiction, although he also wrote non-fictio...
Robert Atkinson Westall (7 October 1929 – 15 April 1993) was a British author, teacher and journalist best known for his award-winning children's fiction, although he also wrote non-fictio...
Robin Jarvis
Robin Jarvis (born May 8, 1963) is a British children's novelist, who writes fantasy novels, often about anthropomorphic rodents and small mammals – especially mice – and Tudor times.
Robin Jarvis (born May 8, 1963) is a British children's novelist, who writes fantasy novels, often about anthropomorphic rodents and small mammals – especially mice – and Tudor times.
Robin Lawrie
Robin Lawrie is a freelance illustrator and author who has illustrated over 300 books in his 40 year career and written 24.
Robin Lawrie is a freelance illustrator and author who has illustrated over 300 books in his 40 year career and written 24.
Robin McKinley
Robin McKinley is a distinguished fantasy and children’s books author who has written sixteen books to date.
Robin McKinley is a distinguished fantasy and children’s books author who has written sixteen books to date.
Robin Waterfield
Robin Anthony Herschel Waterfield is a British classical scholar, translator, editor, and writer of children's fiction.
Robin Anthony Herschel Waterfield is a British classical scholar, translator, editor, and writer of children's fiction.
Roderick Gordon
Roderick Gordon (born November 1960) is the author of Tunnels, a bestselling children's book and the first book in the Tunnels series by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams.
Roderick Gordon (born November 1960) is the author of Tunnels, a bestselling children's book and the first book in the Tunnels series by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams.
Roger Hargreaves
Charles Roger Hargreaves was an English author and illustrator of children's books, notably the Mr. Men and Little Miss series, intended for very young readers.
Charles Roger Hargreaves was an English author and illustrator of children's books, notably the Mr. Men and Little Miss series, intended for very young readers.
Roger Lancelyn Green
Roger Lancelyn Green was a British biographer and children's writer.
Roger Lancelyn Green was a British biographer and children's writer.
Roger Stevens (poet)
Roger Stevens is an English poet and artist.
Roger Stevens is an English poet and artist.
Rose Fyleman
Rose Amy Fyleman (1877–1957) was an English writer and poet, noted for her works on the fairy folk, for children.
Rose Amy Fyleman (1877–1957) was an English writer and poet, noted for her works on the fairy folk, for children.
Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920–23 July 1992) was a British novelist, and writer for children, best known as a writer of historical fiction and children's literature.
Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920–23 July 1992) was a British novelist, and writer for children, best known as a writer of historical fiction and children's literature.
Roslyn Schwartz
Roslyn Schwartz is a children's author and animator.
Roslyn Schwartz is a children's author and animator.
Ruby Ferguson
Ruby Ferguson, 1899-1966, née Rubie Constance Ashby, was a British writer of popular fiction, including children's books, romances, and mysteries.
Ruby Ferguson, 1899-1966, née Rubie Constance Ashby, was a British writer of popular fiction, including children's books, romances, and mysteries.
Rudyard Kipling
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was an English poet, short-story writer, and novelist chiefly remembered for his celebration of British imperialism, tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his ...
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was an English poet, short-story writer, and novelist chiefly remembered for his celebration of British imperialism, tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his ...
Rumer Godden
Margaret Rumer Godden OBE (10 December 19078 November 1998) was an English author of over 60 fiction and nonfiction books written under the name of Rumer Godden.
Margaret Rumer Godden OBE (10 December 19078 November 1998) was an English author of over 60 fiction and nonfiction books written under the name of Rumer Godden.
Russell Ayto
Richard Ayto is an award winning artist and book illustrator.
Richard Ayto is an award winning artist and book illustrator.
Ruth Manning-Sanders
Ruth Manning-Sanders (21 August 1886 – 12 October 1988) was a prolific British poet and author who was perhaps best known for her series of children's books in which she collected and reto...
Ruth Manning-Sanders (21 August 1886 – 12 October 1988) was a prolific British poet and author who was perhaps best known for her series of children's books in which she collected and reto...
Ruth Symes
Ruth Symes is the author of children's books and TV scripts including several episodes of The Hoobs and award winning animation show PicMe. One of her books Mondays at Monster School was rea...
Ruth Symes is the author of children's books and TV scripts including several episodes of The Hoobs and award winning animation show PicMe. One of her books Mondays at Monster School was rea...
Ruth Thomas (children's writer)
Ruth Thomas was a children's fiction author.
Ruth Thomas was a children's fiction author.
Sally Prue
Sally Prue is a British author known for her novel Cold Tom, which won the Branford Boase Award 2002 and the Smarties Prize Silver Award in 2002.
Sally Prue is a British author known for her novel Cold Tom, which won the Branford Boase Award 2002 and the Smarties Prize Silver Award in 2002.
Sandra Horn
Sandra Ann Horn is a British writer living in Southampton.
Sandra Ann Horn is a British writer living in Southampton.
Sarah Crompton
Sarah Crompton (1802 – 13 May 1881) was an English children's writer.
Sarah Crompton (1802 – 13 May 1881) was an English children's writer.
Sarah Doudney
Sarah Doudney (15 January 1841, Portsea, Hampshire – 8 December 1926, Oxford) was an English novelist and poet, best known as a children's writer and hymnwriter.
Sarah Doudney (15 January 1841, Portsea, Hampshire – 8 December 1926, Oxford) was an English novelist and poet, best known as a children's writer and hymnwriter.
Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and member of the British Royal Family.
Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and member of the British Royal Family.
Scott Andrews (author)
Scott Keegan Andrews is an English author of science fiction and television episode guides.
Scott Keegan Andrews is an English author of science fiction and television episode guides.
Sheila K. McCullagh
Sheila K. McCullagh MBE is a British author.
Sheila K. McCullagh MBE is a British author.
Shirley Hughes
Shirley Hughes, OBE is an English author and illustrator.
Shirley Hughes, OBE is an English author and illustrator.
Sid G. Hedges
Sid(ney) G(eorge) Hedges (1897-1974) was a British author of books and articles on swimming, games and hobbies for young people.
Sid(ney) G(eorge) Hedges (1897-1974) was a British author of books and articles on swimming, games and hobbies for young people.
Simon Henwood
Simon Henwood (born, 31 March 1965 in Portsmouth, England) is a British artist, author, film director, and music video director.
Simon Henwood (born, 31 March 1965 in Portsmouth, England) is a British artist, author, film director, and music video director.
Simon Mason (author)
Simon Mason is an English author of juvenile and adult fiction.
Simon Mason is an English author of juvenile and adult fiction.
Sophie Smiley
Sophie Smiley (born March 1, 1957) is an author of books for children.
Sophie Smiley (born March 1, 1957) is an author of books for children.
Stan Cullimore
Stan Cullimore (born Ian Peter Cullimore, 6 May 1962, Hull, England) played guitar, between 1983 and 1988, for the Hull based indie rock band called The Housemartins.
Stan Cullimore (born Ian Peter Cullimore, 6 May 1962, Hull, England) played guitar, between 1983 and 1988, for the Hull based indie rock band called The Housemartins.
Stephen Elboz
Stephen Elboz is the writer of the children's books The Byzantium Bazaar and A Land without Magic.
Stephen Elboz is the writer of the children's books The Byzantium Bazaar and A Land without Magic.
Steve Voake
Steve Voake is a successful English children's author from Midsomer Norton, Somerset, whose books have sold all over the world.
Steve Voake is a successful English children's author from Midsomer Norton, Somerset, whose books have sold all over the world.
Sue Townsend
Susan Lillian Townsend FRSL is an English novelist and playwright, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole books.
Susan Lillian Townsend FRSL is an English novelist and playwright, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole books.
Suresh Guptara
Suresh Guptara (born 22 November 1988) is a novelist of Indian and British origin, who lives in Weinfelden, Thurgau, in Switzerland.
Suresh Guptara (born 22 November 1988) is a novelist of Indian and British origin, who lives in Weinfelden, Thurgau, in Switzerland.
Susan Cooper
Susan Mary Cooper is an English-born American author of children's books.
Susan Mary Cooper is an English-born American author of children's books.
Susan Varley
Susan Varley is an illustrator of several children's books, including The Monster Bed.
Susan Varley is an illustrator of several children's books, including The Monster Bed.
Sydney George Hulme Beaman
Sydney George Hulme Beaman, born in 1887 and who died 4 February 1932, was an author & illustrator best known as the creator of the Toytown stories and their characters including Larry the Lamb.
Sydney George Hulme Beaman, born in 1887 and who died 4 February 1932, was an author & illustrator best known as the creator of the Toytown stories and their characters including Larry the Lamb.
Sylvia Sherry
Sylvia Sherry (born 21 April 1932) is an English author.
Sylvia Sherry (born 21 April 1932) is an English author.
Talbot Baines Reed
Talbot Baines Reed (3 April 1852 – 28 November 1893) was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the second half of the 20th century.
Talbot Baines Reed (3 April 1852 – 28 November 1893) was an English writer of boys' fiction who established a genre of school stories that endured into the second half of the 20th century.
Tamasin Berry-Hart
Tamasin E. Berry-Hart was born in Warwickshire, England, and writes for adults, young adults and children.
Tamasin E. Berry-Hart was born in Warwickshire, England, and writes for adults, young adults and children.
Terry Pratchett
Sir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE is an English novelist, known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre.
Sir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE is an English novelist, known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre.
The Two Steves
Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore- collectively known as The Two Steves – are British collaborative writers who mostly work in the field of children's literature.
Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore- collectively known as The Two Steves – are British collaborative writers who mostly work in the field of children's literature.
Theo Walcott
Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent who plays for Arsenal and the England national team.
Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent who plays for Arsenal and the England national team.
Tom Blofeld
Thomas Henry Calthorpe Blofeld, best known as Tom Blofeld, is a writer and the owner and CEO of BeWILDerwood, an adventure park in Horning, Norfolk.
Thomas Henry Calthorpe Blofeld, best known as Tom Blofeld, is a writer and the owner and CEO of BeWILDerwood, an adventure park in Horning, Norfolk.
Tommy Donbavand
Tommy Donbavand (born 1967, Liverpool, England) is an actor and an author of books for children.
Tommy Donbavand (born 1967, Liverpool, England) is an actor and an author of books for children.
Tony Bastable
Anthony Leslie Bastable (15 October 1944 – 29 May 2007) was an English television presenter who was best known for being one of original presenters of the children's programme Magpie.
Anthony Leslie Bastable (15 October 1944 – 29 May 2007) was an English television presenter who was best known for being one of original presenters of the children's programme Magpie.
Tony Bradman
Tony Bradman (born 22 January 1954) is an English author of children's books, best known for the Dilly the Dinosaur series.
Tony Bradman (born 22 January 1954) is an English author of children's books, best known for the Dilly the Dinosaur series.
Tony Gillam
Tony Gillam (born Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1961) is a mental health nurse, writer and musician.
Tony Gillam (born Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1961) is a mental health nurse, writer and musician.
Tony Ross
Tony Ross is a British illustrator and author for children.
Tony Ross is a British illustrator and author for children.
Ursula Moray Williams
Ursula Moray Williams was an English children's author of nearly 70 books for children.
Ursula Moray Williams was an English children's author of nearly 70 books for children.
Verily Anderson
Verily Anderson (12 January 1915 – 16 July 2010) was a British writer, best known for writing the screenplay for No Kidding, based on her book Beware of Children, writing Brownie books a...
Verily Anderson (12 January 1915 – 16 July 2010) was a British writer, best known for writing the screenplay for No Kidding, based on her book Beware of Children, writing Brownie books a...
Veronica Bennett
Veronica Bennett is a children's novelist.
Veronica Bennett is a children's novelist.
Violet Needham
Violet Needham (1876-1967) was the author of 19 popular children's books.
Violet Needham (1876-1967) was the author of 19 popular children's books.
Vivien Alcock
Vivien Alcock (23 September 1924 – 11 October 2003) was an author of children's books.
Vivien Alcock (23 September 1924 – 11 October 2003) was an author of children's books.
W. E. Cule
William Edward Cule (1870–1944) was a British author of children's books and several books for adults on Christian themes.
William Edward Cule (1870–1944) was a British author of children's books and several books for adults on Christian themes.
Walter Jerrold
Walter Copeland Jerrold (1865 – 1929) was an English writer, biographer and newspaper editor.
Walter Copeland Jerrold (1865 – 1929) was an English writer, biographer and newspaper editor.
Warwick Hutton
Warwick Hutton (17 July 1939 – 28 Sep 1994) was an English painter, glass engraver, illustrator, and children's author.
Warwick Hutton (17 July 1939 – 28 Sep 1994) was an English painter, glass engraver, illustrator, and children's author.
William Brighty Rands
William Brighty Rands (December 24, 1823, Chelsea, Middlesex — April 23, 1882, East Dulwich, London) was a British writer and one of the major authors of nursery rhymes of Victorian era.
William Brighty Rands (December 24, 1823, Chelsea, Middlesex — April 23, 1882, East Dulwich, London) was a British writer and one of the major authors of nursery rhymes of Victorian era.
William Corlett
William Corlett, was an English author, best known for his quartet of children's novels, The Magician's House, published between 1990 and 1992.
William Corlett, was an English author, best known for his quartet of children's novels, The Magician's House, published between 1990 and 1992.
William Croft Dickinson
William Croft Dickinson, CBE was an English historian, a leading expert in the history of early modern Scotland and an author of childrens' fiction.
William Croft Dickinson, CBE was an English historian, a leading expert in the history of early modern Scotland and an author of childrens' fiction.
William Matthew Scott
William Matthew Scott (b. Leeds 30 September 1893; d. Herne Bay 7 May 1964), pen name Will Scott, was a British author of stories and books for adults and children, published from 1920 to 1965.
William Matthew Scott (b. Leeds 30 September 1893; d. Herne Bay 7 May 1964), pen name Will Scott, was a British author of stories and books for adults and children, published from 1920 to 1965.
William Mayne
William James Carter Mayne was a British writer of children's fiction.
William James Carter Mayne was a British writer of children's fiction.
William Nicholson (writer)
William Nicholson FRSL is a British screenwriter, playwright, and novelist and has been nominated twice for an Academy Award.
William Nicholson FRSL is a British screenwriter, playwright, and novelist and has been nominated twice for an Academy Award.
William Sansom
William Sansom FRSL (18 January 1912 – 20 April 1976) was a British novelist, travel and short story writer known for his highly descriptive prose-style.
William Sansom FRSL (18 January 1912 – 20 April 1976) was a British novelist, travel and short story writer known for his highly descriptive prose-style.
William Stobbs
William Stobbs (June 27, 1914 in South Shields, England – April 6, 2000) was an author and illustrator.
William Stobbs (June 27, 1914 in South Shields, England – April 6, 2000) was an author and illustrator.