Right now you there are a plethora of children’s authors reading books all around the world. Through the magic of the internet, kids can instantly connect with some of the very best children’s authors and enjoy a book or two.
We’ve pulled together some of our favourites for you to enjoy! Have a read and work out who you want to listen to first (we will try to add to this list over time).
“So Matilda’s strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships into the sea. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message. You are not alone.” Roald Dahl
Children’s Authors Reading Books
Table of Contents
Mac Barnett
Mac Barnett is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. Selling more than two million books worldwide, Mac is known for his amazing picture books.
Head to Mac’s Instagram Page to watch him read a selection of his books.
You can buy Mac Barnett’s books here.
Eric Carle
Eric Carle is the author and illustrator of more than 70 books for very young children including his most well-known title The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Head to the World of Eric Carle Facebook page to watch him read the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
You can buy Eric Carle books here.
Ben Clanton
Ben Clanton is a well known American cartoonist and now children’s book authorstrator (best known for the Narwhal and Jelly books).
Head to Ben Clanton’s Instagram to watch him read and illustrate a selection of his books.
You can buy Ben Clantoon books here.
James Dean
Little did James Dean know that back in 1999 when he adopted a kitten from the local shelter it would be the catalyst for a book series focuses on the adventures of Pete the Cat.
Head to the Pete the Cat instagram to watch James read a selection of his books
You can buy James Dean books here.
Mem Fox
Mem Fox is one of Australia’s favourite writers for children. XXX
Head to Mem’s website to watch her read a selection of her books.
You can buy Mem Fox books here.
Monique Gray Smith
Monique is an award-winning, best-selling author who believes in the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples worldwide. She is well known for her storytelling, the spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
Head to Monique’s Instagram to watch her read a selection of her books.
You can buy Monique Gray Smith books here.
Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance and sculpture. He is a well-known children’s book author and illustrator.
Head to Oliver’s webpage to find his latest released book read aloud.
You can buy Oliver Jeffers books here.
Alison Lester
Alison Lester is an incredible Australian author and illustrator, having become a favourite of mine since I was little too. She herself grew up in South Gippsland which has been the inspiration for such delights as My Farm, Magic Beach and The Quicksand Pony. Nearby, Waratah Bay is home to Noni the Pony.
Head to Alison Lester’s instagram to find her read aloud a selection of her books.
You can buy Alison Lester books here.
Melinda Long
Melinda is an American teacher and the author of the award-winning bestseller How I Became a Pirate.
Head to Melinda’s website to watch her read a number of her books.
You can buy Melinda Long books here.
Kate Messner
Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Before becoming a full-time writer, Kate was a TV news reporter as well as an educator who spent fifteen years teaching middle school English.
Head to Kate’s Youtube channel to watch her read a selection of her books.
You can buy Kate Messner books here.
Mika Song
Mika Song is a children’s writer and illustrator who likes to make stories about sweetly funny outsiders. She grew up in Manila, Philippines and Honolulu, Hawaii before moving to New York to study animation at Pratt Institute.
Head to the Mika Song Youtube channel to listen to her read a selection of her books.
You can buy Mika Song books here.
David Walliams
David Walliams has become the world’s biggest selling author with over 35 million books sold. Whilst I best know him for starring in Little Britain, kids know him for books like Mr Stink and The Boy in a Dress.
Head to The World of David Walliams webpage to watch him read a selection of his novels.
You can buy David Walliams books here.
Mo Willems
Mo gets to spend his days writing funny books and plays for people who have not learned how to be embarrassed yet. Mo is the inaugural Education Artist-in-Residence at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC?
Head over to Mo Willems Daily Doodles.
You can buy Mo Willems books here.
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