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 collection contains illustrative and written material for four children's books written or illustrated by Anne Siberell.

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

This collection consists of manuscript materials and original art related to seven published children's and young adult books by Brock Cole.

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

The collection contains production materials related to books written and/or illustrated by Diane Stanley.

The collection contains illustrative material, and a small amount of written material, for children's books, magazine, and unpublished works illustrated by Joe Servello.

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.

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.