Randolph Caldecott Medal
1 appearances
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Edition 50 (1987) Winner
Richard Egielski
リチャード・エジエルスキ
Richādo Ejierusuki
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1952-07-16 （New York City）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Milford, New Jersey
Career
- Occupations
- Illustrator, Children's book author
- Active Years
- 1976-2012
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons School of Design | — | — | — | — | United States |
Parsons School of Design
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Caldecott Medal | Hey, Al | — | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) | Winner |
| 1995 | New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books | Buz | — | The New York Times | Selected |
| 1998 | New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books | Jazper | — | The New York Times | Selected |
Caldecott Medal
1987
Work:
Hey, Al
Organization:
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Result:
Winner
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books
1995
Work:
Buz
Organization:
The New York Times
Result:
Selected
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books
1998
Work:
Jazper
Organization:
The New York Times
Result:
Selected
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hey, Al
1986 Picture bookA picture book about a man and his dog who wish for a better life and end up in a bizarre paradise.
The cost of wishesFriendship
Buz
1995 Picture bookThe adventures of a bee astronaut.
AdventureImagination
Jazper
1998 Picture bookBibliography
- The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring
- Louis the Fish
- Amy's Eyes
- Hey, Al
- The Tub People
- Buz
- The Gingerbread Boy
- Jazper
- The Tub People's Christmas
- The Web Files
- Slim and Jim
- The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin
- The Small World of Binky Braverman
- The End
- Homework
- Gumption!
- The Sleepless Little Vampire
- Itsy Bitsy Spider
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Vibrant watercolor illustrationsDynamic compositions
- Recurring Motifs
- Transformation of the everydayHumorous fantasy
Legacy
Renowned American illustrator of children's picture books, winner of the Caldecott Medal. Collaborated on over fifty books, authored eight. His artwork is in collections across the United States.
Trivia
- Of Polish-American heritage.
- His wife, Denise Saldutti, is also an artist and illustrator.
- He has a son.