Jerry Pinkney
American writer and children's book illustrator (1939–2021)
Jerry Pinkney (December 22, 1939 – October 20, 2021) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. Pinkney illustrated over 100 books, beginning in 1964. He was known for his picture book John Henry.[1] He won five Coretta Scott King Awards for illustration.[2][3] In 2010, he received the Caldecott Medal for his book The Lion & the Mouse.[4]
Jerry Pinkney | |
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 Pinkney at the Mazza Museum in 2011 | |
| Born | December 22, 1939 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2021 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Illustrator, writer |
| Period | 1964–2021 |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 2010 |
| Spouse | Gloria Pinkney |
| Children | 4 |
Pinkney died of a heart attack on October 20, 2021 at the age of 81.[5]
References
change- ↑ "Past Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winners". www.hbook.com. May 30, 2011. Retrieved 2019-09-22.
- ↑ Smith, Henrietta M., ed. (2009). The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970-2009. American Library Association. pp. 97. ISBN 9780838997253.
- ↑ "Coretta Scott King Book Awards - All Recipients, 1970-Present". American Library Association. 5 April 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ↑ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938–Present" Archived 2019-04-24 at the Wayback Machine. Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). American Library Association (ALA). "The Randolph Caldecott Medal". ALSC. ALA. Retrieved 2013-07-22.
- ↑ Jerry Pinkney, the beloved, award-winning children's book illustrator, has died at 81
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