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?
Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford the Big Red Dog is an eponymously titled American children's book series about a giant red dog named Clifford. It was first published in 1963 and was written by Norman Bridwell (1928–2014). The series helped establish Scholastic as a premier publishing company, and Clifford himself is Scholastic's official mascot.
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.