Milton Meltzer

Historian Milton Meltzer, author of more than 110 books for young people, and a five-time finalist for the National Book Award, died on September 19 after a battle with cancer. He was 94. For more, see this School Library Journal story.

Bernie Fuchs

Illustrator Bernie Fuchs, who worked for many years as an editorial illustrator before turning his talents to children's books, died of cancer on September 17. He was 76. For more, see this Washington Post story.