Jan & Mike Berenstain

Jan Berenstain (1923-2012) and her son Mike Berenstain are renowned American authors and illustrators who co-created and continued the beloved Berenstain Bears children's book series. Jan, born in Philadelphia, collaborated with her husband Stan from the 1960s until his death in 2005, producing hundreds of books focused on family values and life lessons. Mike, also Philadelphia-born, joined his parents in the 1990s, took over after Jan's passing in 2012, and continues to write and illustrate new Berenstain Bears titles today.