Edward Shenton (29 November 1895 - 1977) an American illustrator, author, editor, poet, and teacher.

Between 1923 and 1976 Edward Shenton illustrated over 130 books including The Yearling, Tender Is the Night, Green Hills of Africa, Freedom River Florida 1845 and three volumes of the Rivers of America Series. During the 1930s he was the "house" illustrator for Scribner's magazine, where he drew interior illustrations as well as covers.

He also wrote ten books and seventy-five articles articles for various magazines, including The Saturday Evening Post, The New Yorker, Collier's, and The Atlantic Monthly.