This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.
Hilary Knight
Prolific illustrator of children’s books, magazines, greeting cards, and theater posters.
Clayton Knight
Aviation illustrator and author who served as an official artist for the United States Army Air Forces.
Deb Koffman
Author/illustrator who hoped to encourage those who are struggling to find meaning in their lives.
Nora Krug
German-American illustrator whose work explores political and social issues through her drawing and visual narratives.
Jacob Lawrence
Social realist and visual storyteller who portrayed people of color in a vibrant, geometric style.
Leo Lionni
Groundbreaking modernist designer and children’s book illustrator who emerged as one of the international design community's most influential pathfinders and bridge-builders.
David Macaulay
Award-winning author/artist who depicts how things work—from simple gadgets to monumental structures.
Roy McKie
Author and illustrator most famous for his collaboration with Dr. Seuss and the Beginner Books imprint series.
Wendell Minor
Acclaimed illustrator of covers for best-selling books; inspired by history, art, science, and the natural world.
Jean-Baptiste Monge
Prolific fantasy illustrator who has published several books featuring fantastic creatures.
Brian Pinkney
Acclaimed illustrator of children's books often with an emphasis on African American history and culture.
James Ransome
Illustrator of children’s books focusing on African American figures in history, politics, sports, and the arts.
Tony Sarg
German-American puppeteer and illustrator regarded as the father of modern puppetry in North America.