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David Small

デイヴィッド・スモール

Deibiddo Sumōru

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1945-02-12 (Detroit, Michigan)
Nationality
American
Languages
English
Residence History
Detroit, Michigan → Mendon, Michigan

Career

Occupations
Illustrator, Writer
Active Years
1981-2024
Influenced
Sarah Stewart
Nominations
National Book Award for Young People's Literature 2009 finalist (Stitches)

Education

Cass Technical High School
Art
Period: 高校時代
Country: United States
Wrote plays
Wayne State University
Fine Arts
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Country: United States
BFA obtained
Yale University
Fine Arts
Degree: Master of Fine Arts
Country: United States
MFA obtained

Awards

Caldecott Medal
2001
Work: So You Want to Be President?
Organization: American Library Association
Result: Winner
Caldecott Honor
1997
Work: The Gardener
Organization: American Library Association
Result: Honor
Caldecott Honor
2013
Work: One Cool Friend
Organization: American Library Association
Result: Honor
The Christopher Medal
1997
Work: The Gardener
Organization: The Christophers
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Stitches

2009 Graphic Memoir

Graphic memoir of journey from sickly child to cancer patient, troubled teen who ran away at sixteen to become an artist.

FamilyIllnessGrowth
Translations
  • Translated into seven languages

Bibliography

  • Eulalie and the Hopping Head
  • Imogene's Antlers
  • Paper John
  • Ruby Mae Has Something to Say
  • Hoover's Bride
  • Fenwick's Suit
  • George Washington's Cows
  • Stitches
  • Home After Dark
  • The Werewolf at Dusk and Other Stories

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Picture book illustrationSatirical cartooningGraphic novel style
Recurring Motifs
Family dynamicsIllness and recoveryPath to artistry

Health

  • Cancer
    幼少期
    Throat surgery leading to loss of voice; contributed to running away from home.
  • Childhood health issues
    幼少期
    Kept homebound, developing drawing skills.

Legacy

Renowned children's picture book illustrator with Caldecott Medal and Honors; acclaimed for graphic memoir Stitches.

Archives

  • Western Michigan University Libraries