Armstrong Sperry's papers focus on his work as an author and illustrator of children's and young adult fiction and non-fiction.

The Charles Ripper Collection contains illustrative material for children's books illustrated by Ripper.

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 Eleanor Estes papers contain material related to her work as an author and illustrator of children's books.

Collection contains production material, including music and an illustration study, for two titles co-authored by Grace Castagnetta and Hendrik Willem Van Loon.

The Irving and Ruth Adler collection includes drafts, proofs, dummies, notes, research, and correspondence for children's books created by the Adlers, both in collaboration and individually.

Maud (Fuller) and Miska Petersham's papers focus on their work as illustrators and authors of children's books. The collection contains production material for six titles published between 1931 and 1967.

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

Valenti Angelo's papers focus on his work as an illustrator and author of children's books. This collection includes manuscripts and/or illustrative material for books published between 1930 and 1963, and some miscellaneous art work.