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David Wiesner
Wiesner’s family encouraged his passion for art; the Rhode Island School of Design enabled him to
refine and perfect his skills. Quiet and reserved, the artist conserves his energies to produce books
simple in concept, yet complex in execution. Wiesner has a celebrated imagination -- his books are full
of dragons, UFOs, and flying pigs. He is a two-time Caldecott Medalist and a Caldecott Honor Award
winner.
Selected books illustrated by David Wiesner:
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner, 2001
Tuesday by David Wiesner, 1991
Hans Wilhelm
Hans Wilhelm grew up in Bremen, West Germany. Following his studies of art and business, he moved
to Johannesburg, South Africa. His writing career began when he embarked on a two-year trip, living in
Indonesia, Spain, and England. Finally, Wilhelm came to America where his career as a writer and
illustrator blossomed. His books have been published in many major languages around the world.
Selected books illustrated by Hans Wilhelm:
The Royal Raven by Hans Wilhelm, 1996
I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm, 1989
Mike Wimmer
Although Mike Wimmer’s mother and stepfather encouraged him to draw and paint throughout his
childhood, they hoped he would select a more stable career. He excelled in athletics and academics, but
art was his passion. When he graduated with a degree in art from the University of Oklahoma, the
graduates received a dipolma bearing one of Wimmer’s illustrations. He currently works as a
commercial artist and illustrator.
Selected books illustrated by Mike Wimmer:
A Taste of Blackberries by Doris Buchanan Smith, 1992
My Teacher Is an Alien by Bruce Coville, 1990
Paul O. Zelinsky
A painting by his great-grandmother on the wall of his childhood bedroom may be one of the reasons
Zelinsky became a picture book illustrator. He attended Yale University, but was undecided about his
future even after completing a course taught by Maurice Sendak. Several years after receiving an MFA
from Tyler School of Art, however, book illustration beckoned the artist. He won a Caldecott Medal in
1998.
Selected books illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky:
Rapunzel by Paul O. Zelinsky (with Jacob W. Grimm), 1997
Swamp Angel by Anne Isaacs, 1994
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