James Arthur Baldwin (born New York, New York, 1924; died Saint Paul-de-Vence, France, November 30, 1987) was a noted African-American writer. One of his most famous works is Go Tell It on the Mountain.
Vera Brosgol (born Moscow, Russia, 1984) illustrates books for children. She is also known as Verabee. Her works include Be Prepared! and The Little Guys. She received a 2016 Caldecott Honor Award for Leave Me Alone!
Holling C. Holling (born Holling Allison Clancy in Holling Corners, Michigan, 1900; died September 7, 1973) was a children’s author and illustrator. He received a 1942 Caldecott Honor Award for Paddle-to-the-Sea. He also received two Newbery Honor Awards: one in 1949 for Seabird, and one in 1952 for Minn of the Mississippi. He and his wife also created World Museum comic strips in the 1930s that promoted history and creativity. Children could learn more at: Holling C. Holling.
James Howe (born Oneida, New York, 1946) has written over 90 books for children and young adults. His books include the Bunnicula series and There’s a Monster under My Bed. He received the 2007 E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Houndsley and Catina. Children could learn more at: James Howe.
Pierre Charles L’Enfant (born Paris, France, 1754; died Prince Georges County, Maryland, June 14, 1825) was an American Revolutionary War hero and an architect. He drew up the plans for Washington, DC.
Christian Robinson (born 1986) has illustrated at least seventeen books for children. His illustrations in Last Stop on Market Street earned him a 2016 Caldecott Honor Award, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, and a Charlotte Zolotow Award. Children can learn more at: Christian Robinson.
Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear was “born” in 1944. The United States Forest Service created Smokey to teach children about preventing forest fires. Children can visit a VERY INTERESTING website at: https://smokeybear.com/en/smokey-for-kids.