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Jerry Pinkney Jerry Pinkney studied at the Philidelphia Museum School of Art where he received a scholarship. He is committed to the celebration of African-American heroes and the preservation of African-American tales. Three of his four children and his wife, Gloria Jean Pinkney, are involved in the art world. He has received four Caldecott Honor Awards and several Coretta Scott King Medals. Selected books illustrated by Jerry Pinkney: Sam and the Tigers by Jerry Pinkney, 1996 Mirandy and Brother Wind by Jerry Pinkney, 1988 Leo Politi (1908-1996) Leo Politi was a distinguished author and illustrator of many books for children, including Song of the Swallows, winner of the Caldecott Medal in 1950, and Pedro, the Angel of Olvera Street, a Caldecott Honor Book in 1946. Awarded the Regina Medal in 1966, he was one of the nation’s premier folk artists and lived in Los Angeles, California. His books exemplify his gentle love of the simple joys of life. Selected books illustrated by Leo Politi: Little Leo by Leo Politi, 1951 Juanita by Leo Politi, 1948 Daniel T. Powers Daniel T. Powers studied medieval German art at Westfälische-Wilhelms University in Münster, Germany and received an MFA in illustration from Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In creating picture books, he strives to build bridges of cultural awareness and understanding. He currently lives in Tijeras, New Mexico with his wife, Silke, and a menagerie of four-legged creatures. Selected books illustrated by Daniel T. Powers: Jiro’s Pearl by Daniel T. Powers, 1997 Tuti, Blue Horse, and the Nipnope Man by Judith Mathews, 1993 Preeda Punyachand Punyachand was born in 1957 in Thailand and grew up near the Khong River. He spent much of his childhood playing on the banks of the river and in the rice fields and forests near his home. He received a degree in arts from Srinakarinvirot University - Prasarnmitre Campus and worked as an illustrator for children’s books while attending school. Currently, Punyachand teaches art and story telling to young children. Selected book illustrated by Preeda Punyachand: Fun by the River by Preeda Punyachand, 2002 62
Vicky Ramos Vicky Ramos was born in San José, Costa Rica in 1960. She has illustrated more than 20 literary works, as well as magazines, textbooks, boardgames and crafts. Ramos has received numerous awards, both in her country and abroad. Her art reflects her concern for human rights, biodiversity, nature and the importance of reading. She works as Art Director for Farben Grupo Editorial Norma and enjoys contact with nature, gardening, and spending time with animals. Selected book illustrated by Vicky Ramos: Un Tobogán en una Burbuja (A Toboggan in a Bubble) by Mabel Morvillo, 1994 Ted Rand Ted Rand is completely self-taught. He was inspired at the age of four or five by the drawings in his family Bible and claims, “...from that time on, I’ve never stopped drawing.” Mr. Rand had a long career as a freelance illustrator and educator at the University of Washington; he now devotes himself entirely to illustration in the field of children’s books. He and his wife, Gloria, live on Mercer Island, Washington. Selected books illustrated by Ted Rand: Baby in a Basket by Gloria Rand, 1997 Secret Place by Eve Bunting, 1996 H.A. (Hans Augusto) Rey (1898-1977) Rey was born on September 16, 1898 in Hamburg, Germany. In 1935 he married Margret Elizabeth Waldstein in Rio de Janeiro, where they had both come to escape Nazi Germany. Soon after their marriage, the couple moved to Paris and wrote their first children’s book. About his collaboration with his wife, Rey commented, “the share of my wife’s work varies. Basically I illustrate and Margaret writes.” Selected books illustrated by H.A. Rey: Curious George’s Are You Curious by H.A. Rey (with Margret Rey), 1998 Katy No-Pocket by Emmy Payne, 1973 Amy Schwartz Amy Schwartz has illustrated 37 children’s books, 14 of which she has also written. Her books have been featured on Reading Rainbow and have received a National Jewish Book Award, a Christopher Medal, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year Award. Schwartz draws inspiration for her books both from her own San Diego childhood, and that of her young son growning up in Brooklyn, New York. Selected books illustrated by Amy Schwartz: A Teeny Tiny Baby by Amy Schwartz, 1994 Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner by Amy Schwartz, 1988 63
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Page 29 and 30: “30 Second Look” Classroom Use:
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Page 33 and 34: What Was Your Favorite Now that you
Page 35 and 36: Celebrate Art Outdoors Seasonal Act
Page 37 and 38: Spring Games Materials: prepared
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Page 43 and 44: Winter Games Snowball Toss Material
Page 45 and 46: Glossary of Art Terms Acrylic: A sy
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Page 51 and 52: Barbara Cooney Ms. Cooney was born
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