Author: Esther Holden Averill
Alternate names: Esther Averill; Esther H. Averill
Born: 24 July 1902
Died: 19 May 1992
Bio: 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.