Randolph Caldecott Medal
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Edition 78 (2015) Winner
Dan Santat
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Dan Santat
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1975 （Brooklyn, New York）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Brooklyn, New York → Southern California
Career
- Occupations
- author, illustrator, animator
- Active Years
- 2004-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Diego | — | microbiology | bachelor's degree | — | United States |
| Art Center College of Design | — | — | — | — | United States |
University of California, San Diego
microbiology
Degree:
bachelor's degree
Country:
United States
Art Center College of Design
Year of Graduation:
2001
Country:
United States
graduated with distinction
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Caldecott Medal | The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend | — | Association for Library Service to Children | winner |
| 2023 | National Book Award for Young People's Literature | A First Time for Everything | Young People's Literature | National Book Foundation | winner |
Caldecott Medal
2015
Work:
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children
Result:
winner
National Book Award for Young People's Literature
2023
Work:
A First Time for Everything
Category:
Young People's Literature
Organization:
National Book Foundation
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
2014 Children's literatureThe imaginary friend Beekle searches for a real friend in the real world.
friendshipimagination
A First Time for Everything
2023 Graphic memoirA graphic memoir about the author's first experiences during a youth trip to the Middle East.
youthgrowthadventure
Bibliography
- The Guild of Geniuses (2004)
- Sidekicks (2011)
- The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend (2014)
- Are We There Yet? (2016)
- After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again (2017)
- The Aquanaut (2022)
- A First Time for Everything (2023)
- A Fishboy Named...Sashimi (2026)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- vibrant illustrationsdynamic compositions
- Recurring Motifs
- imaginationadventurefamily
Legacy
Renowned children's book author and illustrator who won the Caldecott Medal and National Book Award.
Trivia
- Born to Thai immigrants.
- Original family name is Santatevongchai.
- Creator of Disney Channel's The Replacements.