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Public Profile: Margaret Wise Brown

Also known as Margaret Wise Brown, the author most commonly associated with the book Goodnight Moon. This profile uses verifiable, public information about the author.

Biographical details

• Birth: July 23, 1910, Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Death: 1952
• Occupation: Writer, author of children's books

Notable works

• Goodnight Moon (1947) — a landmark bedtime picture book that remains widely read and beloved.
• The Runaway Bunny (1942) — a classic picture book about a bunny and his mother, noted for its gentle rhythm.
• Brown authored numerous other picture books, many of which have continued to be reprinted and illustrated by various artists over the years.

Public reception and style

Brown is celebrated for concise, musical prose and comforting, lullaby-like storytelling. Her late-1940s to early-1950s titles helped shape mid-20th-century American children's literature and continue to influence authors and illustrators today.

Legacy

Her work remains in print and is widely taught and discussed in literary contexts. Goodnight Moon is often cited as one of the most enduring children’s books of the era, and Brown’s broader body of work has inspired generations of readers, illustrators, and educators.

News, media, and online presence

There is no official, active social media presence for Margaret Wise Brown. Publisher pages, library collections, and fan communities occasionally host archival material, discussion, and limited online exhibits. As a historical figure, there are no real-time news updates about new personal projects.

Public domain and rights

Works by Margaret Wise Brown are not in the public domain in the United States as of 2024; rights are typically held by publishers and rights holders. Availability online or in libraries is governed by those rights and publishing schedules.

Recent projects and posthumous releases

Posthumous activity involves new editions, illustrated reissues, and scholarly or archival explorations of Brown’s work. Specific titles or releases are announced by publishers and libraries and can be found via library catalogs, publisher newsrooms, or reputable literary institutions.