Whether you're a sucker for the classics or a fan of a newer illustrative style, here are some masterful author and illustrator duos who bring excellence to both words and pictures and combine them in such a way that success is guaranteed.
Modern Powerhouses:
Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
Written by Mac Barnett
Illustrated by Jon Klassen
New York: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc., 2022. Picture Book.
The witty words of Mac Barnett are perfectly brought to life by the inimitable Jon Klassen in this humorous take on the classic story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham
Written by Shannon Hale
Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. Picture Book.
Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have taken their real life friendship and transformed it into many heartwarming collaborations. Their most recent story is the second installment in their Kitty-corn series, Pretty Perfect Kitty-corn. This book also features two friends, Kitty and Unicorn, however this time around when Unicorn who strives to be perfect, embarrasses himself, he becomes worried Kitty won't like him anymore.
Minh Lê and Dan Santat
Though only three collaborations deep, the duo of Minh Lê and Dan Santat, have already produced such quality books that it certainly makes them a team to eagerly watch in the future. Their latest joint effort is The Blur, a story that compares the phenomenon of a child's development from birth to young adulthood with superhero-like abilities.
Classic:
Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake
Written by Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
New York, N.Y.: Viking Kestrel, 1988. Fiction. 240 pages.
When you think of the iconic works of Roald Dahl it is impossible to separate it from the masterful images crafted by Quentin Blake. With a collaboration that lasted decades, this quintessential author and illustrator duo are the ideal for future generations. One such work is Matilda, the story of a young girl genius who uses her telekinetic powers to thwart the evil headmistress of her school, Ms. Trunchball.
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