Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola

Thomas Anthony "Tomie" dePaola was an American writer and illustrator who created more than 260 children's books, such as Strega Nona. He received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lifetime contribution to American children's literature in 2011.

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Lifespan
1934 – 2020
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Background

Born in
Meriden
Educated at
California College of the ArtsPratt InstituteUniversity of San Francisco
Awards
🏆 Children's Literature Legacy Award🏆 Regina Medal

Timeline

  • 1934

    Born

    Birth
  • 2020

    Died

    Death

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