Tomie depaola biography for kids
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Tomie dePaola
American illustrator and writer (–)
Tomie dePaola | |
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| Born | Thomas Anthony dePaola ()September 15, Meriden, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, () (aged&#;85) Lebanon, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Education | Pratt Institute (BFA) |
| Period | – |
| Genre | Children'spicture books, folklore, educational paperbacks |
| Notable works | Strega Nona |
| Notable awards | Children's Literature Legacy Award |
| Relatives | Frances McLaughlin-Gill and Kathryn Abbe (twin cousins) |
Thomas Anthony "Tomie" dePaola (; September 15, – March 30, ) was an American writer and illustrator who created more than 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 [3][4]
Early life and education
DePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, to a family of Irish and Italian heritage, the son