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Tomie dePaola
American illustrator and writer (1934–2020)
Tomie dePaola | |
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| Born | Thomas Anthony dePaola (1934-09-15)September 15, 1934 Meriden, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 2020(2020-03-30) (aged 85) Lebanon, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Education | Pratt Institute (BFA) |
| Period | 1965–2020 |
| Genre | Children'spicture books, folklore, educational paperbacks |
| Notable works | Strega Nona |
| Notable awards | Children's Literature Legacy Award 2011 |
| Relatives | Frances McLaughlin-Gill and Kathryn Abbe (twin cousins) |
Thomas Anthony "Tomie" dePaola (; September 15, 1934 – March 30, 2020) was an American writer and illustrator who created more than 260 children's books, such as Strega Nona.[1][2] He received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lifetime contribution to American children's literature in 2011.[3][4]
Early life and education
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