Esther Averill | |
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| Born | Esther Holden Averill July 24, 1902[1] Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States[1] |
| Died | May 19, 1992 (aged 89) New York City, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Illustrator, Publisher, Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Vassar College (1923)[2] |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
| Notable works | The Cat Club series |
| Notable awards | New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year, for Jenny's Birthday Book (1954) |
Esther Averill (July 24, 1902 – May 19, 1992) was an American writer and illustrator best known for the Cat Club picture books, a collection of 13 stories featuring Jenny Linsky, a small black cat who always wears a red scarf. She was also an editor and publisher.