Authors in Forthcoming Volumes

Below are some of the authors and illustrators that will be featured in upcoming volumes of SATA. These include new entries on the swiftly rising stars of the field, as well as completely revised and updated entries (indicated with *) on some of the most notable and best-loved creators of books for children.

*Tony Bradman

Tony Bradman was a children's book editor and reviewer long before he began writing books for juveniles. In his career as a children's book author, Bradman has established himself with his humorous and often lighthearted stories and poetry books. For instance, Bradman's first series of storybooks features Dilly the Dinosaur, a problematical young dino who is constantly creating upheaval for his family. In 2002, Bradman began focusing his writings on young adult literature with his publication of the "Hawks" series, which was designed to appeal to reluctant readers, especially young boys.

David Catrow

Originally an award-winning editorial cartoonist for the Springfield News-Sun, David Catrow has also won critical raves as a children's book illustrator, working with many notable children's authors such as Kathryn Lasky, Robert D. Souci, and Arthur Dorros. Catrow's illustrations have often been praised for their humorously offbeat qualities and eccentric squiggly lines that are reminiscent of Dr. Seuss. Catrow's first self-illustrated publication, We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States explains the opening lines of the famous American document and is additional proof of Catrow's engaging and witty storytelling style.

Andy Griffiths

Australian children's author Andy Griffiths has the ability to captivate and hold the attention of his readers through his outrageous and free spirited story-telling style, which can be seen with such publications as The Day My Bum Went Psycho and Just Annoying! Griffiths first entered the children's literary market writing children's textbooks, all of which had the same humorous, fun and playful elements that Griffiths' is so well known for today.

Richard Kidd

With such publications as Monsieur Thermidor: A Fantastic Fishy Tale, Almost Famous Daisy!, and Lobsters in Love: A Whirlpool Romance, British author and illustrator Richard Kidd launched a successful career in the children's literary domain. In addition to picture books, Kidd has also written a number of mysteries for older readers. Some of Kidd's young adult publications include The Giant Goldfish Robbery, which was short listed for the Branford Boase Award, as well as Deadly Famous and The Last Leg, both of which are thrillers geared towards young adults.

Tom Lichtenheld

Tom Lichtenheld, author and illustrator of such critically acclaimed children's books as Everything I Know about Pirates: A Collection of Made-up Facts, Educated Guesses, and Silly Pictures about Bad Guys of the High Seas and What Are You So Grumpy About?, is most notably recognized for his amusing and lively illustrations. Critics often praise Lichtenheld's illustrations, commenting that his illustrative contributions are the highlight of the publication for their ability to bring humor and light to the text.

*John Malam

British writer, John Malam, has written a range of children books including sticker books, pop-ups and movables to history and archaeology texts. Malam in general writes children's learning books, which he began with the "I Can Learn" series, pre-school workbooks that help children learn to count. Malam is also the author of the "Indiana Jones Explores" series, which focuses on ancient history and archaeology with a novel-learning format. Some of Malam's recent publications include, Gladiator: Life and Death in Ancient Rome and Theatre: From First Rehearsal to Opening Night.

*Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Newbery award winning author, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, is often celebrated for her versatility and diversity of her works. She is the creator of novels, short stories, picture books, and nonfiction for children as well as fiction and nonfiction for adults. Naylor's young adult and children's publications novels range in topic, with some focusing on serious and sensitive issues while others are humorous and lighthearted comedies. Whatever the topic, Naylor has been consistently praised by critics for her acute observations of human nature as well as her sympathetic understanding of the young, which she manifests through her charming characterizations and evocation of place.

Narelle Oliver

Australian born author, Narelle Oliver has authored and illustrated several picture books, including The Best Beak in Boonaroo Bay and Mermaids Most Amazing, a compilation that centralizes on mermaid lore. Many of Oliver's children's books focus on such themes as the environment and animals and their habitat, which Oliver enriches with her playful and entertaining illustrations.

Bali Rai

Bali Rai's literary success began with his 2001 young adult publication, (Un)arranged Marriage, a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the frustration that a young Punjabi teen faces when his controlling father insists on contracting a marriage for him. Following (Un)arranged Marriage, Rai wrote several other novels including, Dream On and What's Your Problem? Both novels are geared towards reluctant readers and both explore the types of culture-clash issues and the development that many young South Asians experience while growing up in Britain.

*David Shannon

Author and illustrator David Shannon has provided illustrations for many well-known children's authors including Isaac Asimov, Jane Yolen, and Rafe Martin. Critics have praised Shannon's illustrations for their opulent detail and ability to capture the essence of the children's tales. Shannon has also authored his own children's books, the first being How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, a children's novel that explores the life of former major-league baseball star, Boss Swaggert. As an author/illustrator Shannon has won much critical acclaim as well. Shannon's 1998 publication of No, David! garnered him a Caldecott Honor book recognition. Shannon's current self-illustrated publications include, Duck on a Bike and David Gets In Trouble.