The papers focus on Anita Lobel's work as an author and illustrator of children's books. It contains production material for 7 titles, and includes both manuscript and illustrative materials.

Daniel Powers’s papers contains original artwork and production material for children's books illustrated and/or by Powers.

The Esther Averill papers contain written and illustrative production material for five children's books created by Averill.

Janice Holland was an author and illustrator of children's books. The collection includes illustrations, dummies, proofs, pencil sketches, manuscripts, correspondence, royalty statements, and some personal items.

The collection contains material related to several children's books written and/or illustrated by Joan Sandin.

Collection contains illustrative materials, typescripts, page proofs, and related materials for three children's books written and illustrated by Marion Holland.

The collection contains illustrative material, and a small amount of written material, for children's books illustrated and/or written by Mel Silverman.

Collection contains typescript, galley proofs, and illustrations for two children's books created by Mircea Vasiliu.