[PAR] [TLE] Clifford the Big Red Dog [SEP] Clifford the Big Red Dog is an eponymously titled American children's book series about a giant red dog named Clifford.  It was first published in 1963 and was written by Norman Bridwell (1928–2014).  The series helped establish Scholastic as a premier publishing company, and Clifford himself is Scholastic's official mascot. [PAR] [TLE] Norman Bridwell [SEP] Norman Ray Bridwell (February 15, 1928 – December 12, 2014) was an American author and cartoonist best known for the "Clifford the Big Red Dog" series of children's books.
[PAR] [TLE] Clifford the Big Red Dog [ SEP ] Clifford the Big Red Dog is an eponymously titled American children 's book series about a giant red dog named Clifford . It was first published in 1963 and was written by Norman Bridwell ( 1928–2014 ) . The series helped establish Scholastic as a premier publishing company , and Clifford himself is Scholastic 's official mascot . [PAR] [TLE] Norman Bridwell [ SEP ] Norman Ray Bridwell ( February 15 , 1928 – December 12 , 2014 ) was an American author and cartoonist best known for the " Clifford the Big Red Dog " series of children 's books .
What nationality is the author of who is best known for his children's book series that was first published in 1963 and helped establish Scholastic as a premier publishing company?
What nationality is the author of who is best known for his children 's book series that was first published in 1963 and helped establish Scholastic as a premier publishing company ?
American
American