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.

Blair Lent's papers contain material related to his work as an author and illustrator of children's picture books.

The collection contains written and illustrative items related to the life and work of Dahlov Ipcar, including production material for her children's books and related material.

The collection contains production material, including manuscript and illustrative material, for children's books and related materials written and/or illustrated by Don Freeman.

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

The collection contains written and illustrative materials for works written and/or illustrated by Karen Gundersheimer, as well as other personal and professional materials.

The collection contains production material related to seven books written and/or illustrated by Dutch-American children's book creator Peter Spier.

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.

Contains written and illustrative materials for children's book written and illustrated by William Wiesner.