Jan Brett

Jan Brett is an American illustrator and writer of children's picture books known for her colorful and detailed depictions of animals and human cultures.

Children's Author

December 1, 1949

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Jan Brett, an American author and illustrator of children’s picture books, is renowned for her vibrant and intricate portrayals of animals and human cultures, spanning from Scandinavia to Africa. Some of her most notable works include “The Mitten,” “The Hat,” and “Gingerbread Baby,” as well as adaptations and retellings of traditional stories such as the Gingerbread Man and Goldilocks. She has also illustrated classics like “Trouble with Trolls” and “Armadillo Rodeo.” Brett has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the Irma Simonton Black Award. As one of the nation’s leading author-illustrators of children’s books, she has over forty-one million books in print.