Patricia Polacco: The author of over 115 children's books, explore other cultures with through stories. Ron Roy: Author of A-Z Mysteries and Calendar Mysteries Jan Brett : An author and illustrator that uses every inch of her book pages to depict her stories. Tomie dePaola : Read about Strega Nona and the other captivating characters that this author has created. Time for Kids : An intriguing way to catch up on exciting scientific discoveries and adventures.