Lois Lenski
Lois Lenski (1893–1974) was a Newbery Medal-winning American author and illustrator renowned for her realistic children's literature depicting the lives of children across various American regions. She published 98 books over a 50-year career, including picture books, historical fiction, and her 1972 autobiography Journey into Childhood.
Children's novels
Picture books
Historical fiction
Strawberry Girl
Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
The little sailboat
Cowboy Small
The Little Train
Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison (Trophy Newbery)
Strawberry Girl 60th Anniversary Edition: A Newbery Award Winner (Trophy Newbery)
The Little Airplane
My Father's Dragon
Ocean-Born Mary
Flood Friday
Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison