Elizabeth Coatsworth (born Buffalo, New York, 1893; died Nobleboro, Maine, August 31, 1986) wrote over 90 books for children. Her books include the Sally series and The Cat Who Went to Heaven, which received the 1931 Newbery Medal. The Cat Who Went to Heaven was illustrated by Lynd Kendall Ward.
Phillip Hoose (born South Bend, Indiana, 1947) has written at least ten books for children. His book Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice earned a 2010 Newbery Honor Award and a Robert F. Sibert Honor Award. Children can visit his website at: Phillip Hoose.
Harry Mazer (born New York, New York, 1925; died Montpelier, Vermont, April 7, 2016) wrote at least 22 books for children and young adults. His books include Solid Gold and The Island Keeper. He was married to Norma Fox Mazer, who also wrote books for children and young adults. They co-authored at least two books, Heartbeat and Bright Days, Stupid Nights.
Walt Whitman (born West Hills, Long Island, New York, 1819; died Camden, New Jersey, March 26, 1892) was a poet and reporter. One of his most famous works is Leaves of Grass. Children can read some of his works at: Project Gutenberg.
Jay Williams (born Buffalo, New York, 1914; died London, England, July 12, 1978) wrote at least 79 books for both adults and children. He is most known for his Danny Dunn series, numbering fifteen books.