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Jerry Pinkney

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American writer and children's book illustrator (1939-2021)

United StatesWritersLived 1939 to 2021 · aged 81
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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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Pinkney at the 2019 Texas Book FestivalPinkney at the 2019 Texas Book Festival

Awards 5

2016Children's Literature Legacy Award
2010Caldecott Medal
2005Regina Medal
1986Coretta Scott King Award
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Connected to Jerry 6

Carson EllisAlso won Caldecott MedalWalter Dean MyersAlso won Children's Literature Legacy AwardTasha TudorAlso won Regina MedalPeter MagubaneAlso won Coretta Scott King AwardTomie dePaolaAlso won Children's Literature Legacy AwardLynd WardAlso won Caldecott Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 2021 · aged 81
Written about in
10 languages

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