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.

The Arnold Lobel papers contain materials, both written and illustrative, related to Lobel's work as a creator of children's books.

The collection contains production material for books illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak, as well as correspondence, and various personal and professional material.

This collection consists of original art and manuscript materials related to works written and/or illustrated by David LaRochelle.

The collection contains production material related to works written and illustrated by Emma Lilliam Brock.

Tomie dePaola's papers focus on his work as an author and illustrator of children's books. The collection contains production material for over 160 books written and/or illustrated by dePaola, including original artwork, drafts, proofs, and correspondence, and related materials.

Wanda Gág's papers focus on her work as an author and illustrator of children's books. The collection contains production material for published and unpublished titles, and personal correspondence and papers.