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Jerry Pinkney

American writer and children's book illustrator (1939-2021) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 81

Jerry Pinkney was an American illustrator and writer of children's literature. Pinkney illustrated over 100 books since 1964, including picture books, nonfiction titles and novels. Pinkney's works addressed diverse themes and were usually done in watercolors.

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2021Died20 October 20212016Children's Literature Legacy AwardAward2010Caldecott MedalAward2005Regina MedalAward1986Coretta Scott King AwardAward1939Born22 December 1939

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Children's Literature Legacy Award2016
Caldecott Medal2010
Regina Medal2005
Coretta Scott King Award1986
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2021 · aged 81

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