Eleanor Stodart worked in the CSIRO Division of Wildlife Research and later authored and illustrated many nature and science books for children, including the acclaimed ‘Australian Junior Field Guides’ series, campaigned tirelessly for quality science books, took a leading role in the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and was editor of the journal ‘Reading Time’.
It is well-established that, by the 13th century, women were involved in book production as scribes, illustrators, and illuminators of manuscripts, but Ende’s work makes clear that women were involved in this process as early as the 10th century.
Lilian Medland trained and worked for many years as a nurse in England and illustrated The Birds of the British Isles between 1906 and 1911, among other books.
20th century Irish artist
1800s English linguist, natural historian and illustrator
Katharine Pyle (1863-1938) had a rare combination of gifts for writing and illustration and achieved recognition through her short stories, poems, and plays for children.
20th century Irish artist and children’s author
1800s Canadian teacher, artist, and poet
Irish artist
Irish artist and teacher