The Continuumm encyclopedia of children's literature

This encyclopaedia contains a listing of approximately 1100 authors and illustrators who have made a significant or historic contribution to children's literature.

The main focus is on authors who have written in English (both UK and US), although children's authors writing in other languages are also included if their work has been translated into English.

The period covered is from the late 19th century to the present day.

In addition to authors and illustrators, the encyclopaedia has entries for editors, publishers, small presses, best-known characters, genres, books, series books, children's magazines, literary terms, religious books, major awards and other topics.Genres and topics covered include: adventure stories; African-American literature; alphabet books; animal stories; Asians in literature; bible stories; biography; board books; book design; Canadian literature; censorship; Chinese-Americans in literature; classic novels; comic books; concept books; critical theorists; death and dying; Disney; fairy tales; family and friends in stories; fantasy; fine arts; folklore; historical fiction; Holocaust fiction; Holocaust literature; how-to books for children; humour; illustration; interactive books; Latino children's books; media and technology; multicultural literature; Native-American literature; nursery rhymes; picture books; poetry; realistic fiction; school stories; science fiction; sports stories; survival and war; translations; and young adult editors.