E.B. White
The author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little.
E.B. White is an author and essayist. The author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. This page is a short guide for parents, teachers and young readers: who they are, which of their books we recommend and where to start.
About E.B. White
E.B. White was born Elwyn Brooks White on 11 July 1899 in Mount Vernon, New York, and died on 1 October 1985. He wrote for The New Yorker and also wrote three children’s novels.
Charlotte’s Web was published in 1952 with pictures by Garth Williams. He also co-wrote the style guide The Elements of Style with William Strunk Jr.
E.B. White’s books in our all-time classics list
- Charlotte’s Web (1952): number 4 in our best children’s books of all time. A young pig is saved by a clever spider in a story about friendship and loss.
Other well-known books and work
- Stuart Little (1945)
- Charlotte’s Web (1952)
- The Trumpet of the Swan (1970)
- The Elements of Style (with William Strunk Jr.)
Where to start
Start with Charlotte’s Web.
Frequently asked questions about E.B. White
Who is E.B. White?
E.B. White was born Elwyn Brooks White on 11 July 1899 in Mount Vernon, New York, and died on 1 October 1985. He wrote for The New Yorker and also wrote three children’s novels.
Which books by E.B. White are on your all-time list?
Charlotte’s Web (number 4). See our best children’s books of all time.
Where should I start with E.B. White?
Start with Charlotte’s Web.
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