Lois Utz (née Cook) (January 4, 1932 – November 12, 1986; Paterson, New Jersey) was an American children's book author, illustrator, poet, and artist.
Utz wrote a poetry column for the Paterson Morning Call and published in literary anthologies nationally.
[1] For many years, she produced and sold collage works through her business, Lois Utz Originals.
Utz also collaborated as a lyricist with classical composer Richard Lane on a number of songs, including several for children.
Her children's books are known for their whimsical illustrations of animals and stories told in rhyme.