Dr. Jerry Mallett in the Teacher Education division proposed starting a collection of children's book artwork and periodically bringing an important creator of children's books to speak.

"[2] Expenses quickly surpassed the $2,000 grant but a donation by Findlay alumni August and Aleda Mazza allowed the museum to be established.

[3] A "mini" Mazza Museum opened in 2019 at the Toledo Zoo, located on the second floor of the ProMedica Museum of Natural History, and features nature, animal and zoo-themed art from picture books.

[6] The museum's collection includes original works by Steven Kellogg, Patricia Polacco, Ted Rand, Jan Brett, Eric Carle, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), Tomie dePaola, Tomi Ungerer, Willi Glasauer, Hans Wilhelm, and many others.

The University of Findlay offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with an academic major in Children's Book Illustration.