Ingram Authors & Illustrators

Don Freeman // Corduroy

“Freeman drew astute impressions of the Broadway scene began to appear in the drama sections of The Herald Tribune, The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and Theater Magazine, as well as other magazines and newspapers.”

Eric Carle // The Very Hungry Caterpillar

“Eric Carle was a renowned author and illustrator of children's books, best known for his work "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". Born in Syracuse, New York, but raised in Germany, Carle wrote and illustrated over 70 books during his career. He passed away in May 2021, but his legacy and influence on children's literature continue.”

Jennifer Weiner // The Summer Place

“Jennifer Weiner is an American writer, television producer, and journalist. She is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her debut novel, published in 2001, was Good in Bed. Her novel In Her Shoes was made into a movie starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, and Shirley MacLaine.”

Julie Flett // We All Play

“Julie Flett is a Cree–Métis author, illustrator, and artist who has received numerous awards for her books, including two Governor General’s Awards, the American Indian Library Association Award, and the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. Her books have been selected for Best of the Year lists by media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Publisher's Weekly, The Horn Book, The Boston Globe, School Library Journal, The Globe and Mail, and Kirkus Reviews.”

Julie Otsuka // Swimmers

“Otsuka is known for her historical fiction novels dealing with Japanese Americans. Her books are known for calling attention to the plight of Japanese Americans throughout World War II. She did not live through the Japanese Internment period, but her mother, uncle, and two grandparents did, which gives Otsuka a unique and personal perspective on the matter.”

Christian Robinson // You Matter

“Christian Robinson is an American illustrator of children's books and an animator. He is based in Sacramento, California and has worked with The Sesame Street Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios. He graduated from the California Institute of the Arts.”

Lan Samantha Chang // The Family Chao

“Lan Samantha Chang was born in Appleton, Wisconsin and attended college at Yale where she earned her bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies. She worked in publishing in New York City briefly before getting her MPA from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.”

Laura Dave // The Last Thing He Told Me

“Laura Dave’s books have been published in thirty-eight countries and have been chosen by Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club, Indie Next, Book of the Month Club, The Richard and Judy Book Club, Best of Amazon, and Best of Apple Books. The Last Thing He Told Me was chosen as the Goodreads Mystery & Thriller of the Year for 2021. It is soon to be a limited series on Apple TV+, co-created by Laura. She resides in Santa Monica, California.”

M.H. Clark, Illustrated by Madeline Kloepper // Tiny, Perfect Things

“M.H. Clark is a poet and writer who has received multiple awards, including the Washington State Book Award and two Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Madeline Kloepper is a Canadian artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Major in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Madeline’s work is influenced by childhood, nostalgia, and the relationships we forge with nature.”

Larissa Honsek // So Many Feelings

“Larissa Honsek, also known as Novemberkind, is a talented graphic designer and stop-motion artist based in Berlin, Germany. Known for her unique style, she blends photography, typography, and clay modelling to create whimsical, expressive art. Honsek has made a significant impact in the design industry and continues to inspire with her innovative and playful creations.”

Ruth Krauss & Crockett Johnson // The Carrot Seed

“Crockett Johnson (born David Johnson Leisk, 1906–1975) and Ruth Krauss (1901–1993) were a husband-and-wife team that created such popular children's books as The Carrot Seed and How to Make an Earthquake. Separately, Johnson created the enduring children's classic Harold and the Purple Crayon and the groundbreaking comic strip Barnaby. Krauss wrote over a dozen children's books illustrated by others, and pioneered the use of spontaneous, loose-tongued kids in children's literature.”

Simona Ciraolo // Hug Me

“Simona Ciraolo was born in Sardinia. She studied 2D animation at the National Film School in Turin, Italy, then moved to the UK. In 2014 she gained a degree in Children’s Books Illustration in Cambridge. She has written and illustrated a number of books including bestseller Hug Me. She currently lives in London.”

Tara M. Stringfellow // Memphis

“Tara M. Stringfellow is a former attorney, Northwestern University MFA graduate, and Pushcart Prize nominee whose debut novel Memphis (Dial Press, February 2022) is a multi-generational bildungsroman based on the author’s rich Civil Rights history.”

Sam McBratNEy // Guess How Much I Love You

“Sam McBratney was a celebrated author from Northern Ireland, widely recognized for his beloved children's book "Guess How Much I Love You". Born in 1943, he wrote more than fifty books for children and young adults throughout his illustrious career. McBratney passed away in September 2020, leaving behind an enduring legacy in children's literature.”

Valerie Luu, Andria Lo // Chinatown Pretty

“Chinatown Pretty was created by photographer Andria Lo and writer Valerie Luu, two friends who love dim sum and chasing after pretty poh pohs (grandmas). We started a blog after our personal project was featured as a story, Chinatown Sartorialist, on The Bold Italic. For the story we pitched, we shot portraits and interviewed seniors in San Francisco Chinatown whose outfits reminded us of our grandmothers. The experience brought us so much joy and inspiration that we wanted to continue capturing their unique style and stories.”