Mark Twain
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Mark Twain lived during the time of slavery and the Civil War in the United States. Writing was a way for Mark to express his views on these topics.
R.L. Stine
Part of the Great Storytellers series
R. L. Stine is famous for writing spooky tales for children and teens. His Goosebumps and Fear Street books are huge bestsellers.
Maurice Sendak
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Maurice Sendak's books have illustrations of wild beasts, animals, and children. His fantasy tales take readers into his childhood dreams and thoughts.
Jeff Kinney
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Jeff Kinney is the author of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The books read like the personal diary of a real boy.
Angie Thomas
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Angie Thomas published her first book when she was 29 years old. She did not expect this first book to be a bestseller.
Dr. Seuss
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Few children's writers are as admired as Dr. Seuss. He wrote and drew children's books for more than 50 years.
Robert Munsch
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Robert Munsch is one of the world's most successful children's authors. His stories put children in weird and wacky situations. Life is an adventure for both the characters in his books and the people who read them. Find out more in Robert Munsch, one of the titles in the Great Storytellers series.
Christopher Paul Curtis
Part of the Great Storytellers series
When Christopher Paul Curtis first began writing, he did not intend to be a children's author. The stories he wanted to tell just sounded better when told from a child's point of view. Find out more in Christopher Paul Curtis, one of the titles in the Great Storytellers series.
Katherine Applegate
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Katherine Applegate writes stories for young readers. Her stories often have unusual characters. Talking plants and animals are not uncommon in her books. Find out more in Katherine Applegate, one of the titles in the
Great Storytellers series.
Pam Munoz Ryan
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Pam Muñoz Ryan writes about strong characters who face challenges. Many of the heroes in her books are female. She writes about people who changed history or who changed her life. Find out more in Pam Muñoz Ryan, one of the titles in the Great Storytellers series.
Rick Riordan
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Every since he was young, Rick Riordan was interested in myths, especially the mythology of ancient Greece. Rick was attracted to the drama and fantasy of these stories.
Beatrix Potter
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated fanciful tales about whimsical animals for more than 30 years. Her imaginative stories have made her one of the bestselling children's authors of all time. Find out more in Beatrix Potter, one of the titles in the Great Storytellers series.
Raina Telgemeier
Part of the Great Storytellers series
Raina Telgemeir's books are loved by children around the world. She writes about things that are difficult to discuss with others.
J.K. Rowling
Part of the Great Storytellers series
J. K. Rowling is an international renowned author. She has brought magic to millions of people with her Harry Potter series.