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Marc Brown

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Born November 25, 1946 · Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Died December 23, 2025

Biography

Marc Tolon Brown is an American illustrator and children's book author best known for writing and illustrating the Arthur book series, which was later adapted into an animated TV series that aired on PBS Kids and other country channels. He has also written and illustrated other books, and collaborated with his wife Laurene Krasny Brown on the Dino Life Guides for Families series.

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Awards & recognition

  • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Children's Animated Program · 2007
  • E. B. White Read Aloud Award (2004–2005) · 2005
  • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Children's Animated Program · 2001
  • Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Children's Animated Program · 1999

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