The author community is, no doubt, among the fuels the fire of the literary world. They help literature survive in this digital age by writing interesting stories, creating inspiring characters, and building amazing fictional worlds. The bigger their number gets, the larger the quantity of books in literature becomes. Moreover, children’s literature is a popular genre that houses thousands of books intended for kids. They come in different forms, such as novels, picture books, and such. What sets this apart from others is that they are also being patronized by adults, which go beyond and expands its reader base.
The Giving Tree, The Lorax, Matilda, The Secret Garden, Where the Wild Things Are, and Charlotte’s Web are the best examples of books for kids. However, children’s literature wouldn’t be this amazing and magical without the authors behind every great book. So without further ado, here are some of the best authors in this genre that you should check out!
Caroleann Rice
Caroleann Rice is the author of the brilliant books The LadyBug and The Bully Frog and The Song of Solomon The Snail. She is also a loving mother and grandmother to her children, Kevin and Colleen, and twin grandchildren, Paige and Madison. She has a prayer group named The Women of the Well where she serves as a chaplain and conducts their session every Wednesday night at her residence. Moreover, Caroleann takes delight in the beautiful process of writing, especially in bringing life to amazing characters to share an important message of conquering struggles. Her walk through life has taught her to triumph over several challenges. After she lost her husband when she was in her early 30s, Caroleann was urged to change the course of her life which took her to new struggles and heights.
William Dalmas
This children’s book author,William Dalmas, is a California native. He was born in Sacramento but was raised in San Diego. Since The Golden State is home to many breathtaking beaches, it is no wonder that the sea has become the author’s salvation. Dalmas, didn’t receive a formal education but he always knew how to read the writings on the wall. He was able to discover and open many doors after taking risks and running down on life’s passageways. He also gambled on life’s poker table and played the most special card the he have, which is love. William’s mantra is to champion and support as many lives as he can. Mommy Mommy Look The Man Has One Leg! is William Dalmas unique story book that teaches its readers the significant values in dealing with individuals that have special needs or disabilities.
Alana Konieczka
Alana Konieckza has always been fascinated and attracted to the literary community. She is a prolific author, keen reader, and amazing president of The Friends of the Library. The books that made her more interested into reading are Nancy Drew series, Encyclopedia Brown series, and the books of Dr. Seuss. When it comes to being an author, the part that she likes in getting her book published is hearing that individuals are utilizing her work, A Kid;s Life: Loving, Learning, Growing, in order to engage the young minds. Alana also loves animals; in fact she is a dog rescuer who resides in the South Suburbs of Chicago. “Faith, Family, (two- and four-legged) Friends, Freedom” is Alana’s motto.
Keith Niles Corman
Katie and Kenny Tour the Railroad author Keith Niles Corman was raised in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He is surrounded by trains in that area because the New York Central branch encircled their backyard while the Baltimore and Ohio line is also visible. That is where his love for trains came to view. He spent his days racing to see the trains pass by. The passing steam locomotives excite little Corman. His fascination with trains and the way their neighborhood gave enough significance to railroad safety inspired him to write a children’s book about two children, accompanied by their father, that were brought to their local railroad yard for a tour. Corman emphasizes in his book that every railroad is not a playground and employs that railroads play a vital role in the lives of people.