🇺🇸 American Children’s Authors

Pre-K (ages 2–5)

K–2nd grade (ages 5–8)

Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)

Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)

Other regions

🇨🇦 Canadian Children’s Authors · 🇬🇧🇮🇪 British & Irish Children’s Authors · 🇦🇺🇳🇿 Australian & New Zealand Children’s Authors · 🌍 African Children’s Authors · 🇮🇳 Indian Children’s Authors · 🌏 East Asian Children’s Authors · 🇪🇺 European Children’s Authors · 🌎 Latin American & Spanish Children’s Authors

Frequently asked questions

Who are the most popular American children’s authors?

Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, Mo Willems, Margaret Wise Brown, Bill Martin Jr., Arnold Lobel, Else Holmelund Minarik are among the best-loved — see each author’s best books and where to find them below.

Where can I read these books free?

Public-domain classics are free to read in Pagine. For books still under copyright, every author page links to free borrowing: your local library (WorldCat), Libby/OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks with a library card, and Open Library.

Which books are best for my child’s age?

Authors are grouped by the age they suit best — from Pre-K picture books to teen novels. Each author page lists their books with suggested ages.