What nationality is the author of who is best known for his children's book series that was first published in 1963 and helped establish Scholastic as a premier publishing company?
Norman Bridwell Norman Ray Bridwell (February 15, 1928 – December 12, 2014) was an American author and cartoonist best known for the "Clifford the Big Red Dog" series of children's books.
Children's Books History Society The Children's Books History Society (CBHS) is a group promoting Children's literature of the past. It was founded by Brian Alderson (children's book critic) in 1969. Publications by the society include three newsletters annually, each with articles, reports and reviews and an "Occasional Paper" (covering topics such as Early Alphabets, Peter Pan, Chapbooks, and Children’s Illustrations of the 1860s)from time to time. In July 1999 the group celebrated the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Religious Tract Society, a leading publisher of children’s books in the 19th century.