| Video About Childrens' Authors and... Nov 6th 2011, 10:08 Learn more about some of your favorite authors and illustrators of children's books in these video profiles from About.com. The videos are hosted by author and editor Anita Silvey. These videos about the authors and illustrators of classic children's books each focus on the career of a different author or illustrator. There are videos about such favorite authors of children's books as Cynthia Rylant, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, Astrid Lindgren and Madeleine L'Engle. Other authors and illustrators of children's books who are featured in the videos include Maurice Sendak, Dr Seuss, Jerry Pinkney and Robert McCloskey. 
About.com Although Virginia Lee Burton's children's picture books were first published in the 1940s, a number of them have become classics and are still available. They include Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Katy and the Big Snow and . Learn about Burton's life and her books as you watch the Virginia Lee Burton video profile. Then, take a look at the cover art and my overview of Katy and the Big Snow. 
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About.com Many of Roald Dahl's 19 children's books have become classics. Some of his most popular books include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and The BFG. His humorous books, which might be called modern fairy tales, have not been without controversy, but have continued to delight kids between the age of 9 and 12. Watch the Roald Dahl video profile and then, for more information, read my article The Enduring Roald Dahl. 
About.com Author Madeleine L'Engle is most well-known for A Wrinkle in Time. The book has become a classic. Who was Madeline L'Engle and what is so special about her books? L'Engle received the John Newbery Medal (What is the Newbery Medal?) in 1963 for A Wrinkle in Time. Watch the Madeleine L'Engle video profile to learn about L'Engle's struggles to get A Wrinkle in Time published and what made the book so unusual for its time. 
About.com Swedish author Astrid Lindgren gained worldwide recognition for her books about Pippi Longstocking. Pippi Lonstocking is stronger than anyone, she is self-sufficient, and she answers to no one. Since Pippi is also only 9 years old, kids tend to be thrilled whie their parents may be captivated, bemused or aghast. After learning about the author from the Astrid Lindgren video profile, learn more by reading my article Astrid Lindgren: The Creator of Pippi Longstocking. See my overview of Pippi Longstocking to learn about a recent edition of the book, illustrated by Laure Child. 
About.com Robert McCloskey received numerous awards for his children's book illustration and took great care in creating the artwork for each picture book. Watch the Robert McCloskey video profile and learn about his work on Make Way for Ducklings. Then, read my article Maine Caldecott Winners by Robert McCloskey to learn more about his Caldecott award-winning picture books set in Maine: One Morning in Maine, Blueberries for Sal and Time of Wonder. 
About.com Jerry Pinkney has received numerous awards for his artistry, including the 2010 Randolph Caldecott Medal for his picture book The Lion and the Mouse and numerous Coretta Scott King Book Awards honors. When you watch the Jerry Pinkney video profile, you'll learn about the artist and writer and the impact he has had on what was, in the early 1960s, described as the "all-white world" of children's books. For more information, read my article about Artist Jerry Pinkney and His Children's Picture Books and my reviews of John Henry and The Lion and the Mouse. 
About.com Cynthia Rylant is a children's book author who has had great success in writing in a variety of formats for a wide range of age levels. Her children's books include picture books, beginning reader books, poetry and middle grade fiction. Watch the Cynthia Ryant video profile to learn about how her childhood in Appalachia and her religious beliefs have influenced her writing. To learn more, read my article Spotlight on Award-Winning Author Cynthia Rylant. 
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About.com Dr Seuss, the main pen name of the talented Theodor Geisel, is known both for his children's picture books and for being a pioneer in the development of beginning reader books. Classic Dr Seuss picture books include: And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, The Lorax, Horton Hears A Who and Horton Hatches an Egg. His beginning reader books include Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat. After you watch the Dr Seuss video profile, go to my annotated index of links at All About Dr Seuss and His Books to find all of my Dr Seuss articles and reviews.  | |
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