Randolph Caldecott Medal
1 appearances
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Edition 14 (1951) Winner
Katherine Milhous
キャサリン・ミルハウス
Kyasarin Miruhauzu
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1894-11-27 （Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA）
- Died
- 1977-12-05 （Philadelphia, USA） age 83
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Quaker
- Residence History
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania → Pitman, New Jersey → Philadelphia (later years)
Career
- Occupations
- Graphic artist, Illustrator, Writer
- Active Years
- 1938-1964
- Affiliations
- Federal Art Project (FAP), Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Memberships
- American Institute of Graphic Arts
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | — | Fine Arts | — | — | USA |
| Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art | — | Industrial Art | — | — | USA |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Country:
USA
Cresson Traveling Fellowship (1934)
Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art
Industrial Art
Country:
USA
(現: University of the Arts, Philadelphia)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Caldecott Medal | The Egg Tree | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | 受賞 |
Caldecott Medal
1951
Work:
The Egg Tree
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Egg Tree
1950 Children's picture bookA story of a girl searching for Easter eggs, featuring Pennsylvania Dutch-style illustrations.
FamilyTraditionEaster
Bibliography
- Once on a Time (1938)
- Lovina: A Story of the Pennsylvania Country (1940)
- Herodia, the Lovely Puppet (1942)
- Corporal Keeperupper (1943)
- The First Christmas Crib (1944)
- Snow over Bethlehem (1945)
- The Egg Tree (1950)
- Patrick and the Golden Slippers (1951)
- Appolonia’s Valentine (1954)
- With Bells On: A Christmas Story (1955)
- Through These Arches: The Story of Independence Hall (1964)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Pennsylvania Dutch designsVibrant tempera paints
- Recurring Motifs
- Pennsylvania folk artQuaker cultureReligious communities
Legacy
American illustrator and author of children's books, winner of the Caldecott Medal. Known for WPA posters and incorporating Pennsylvania Dutch style in picture books.
Archives
- Free Library of Philadelphia Children's Literature Research Collection
- University of Minnesota Children's Literature Research Collection
Trivia
- Born into a Quaker family.
- Shared a studio for 40 years with partner and fellow artist Frances Lichten.