Schoenherr, John

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Born in New York City in 1935, John Schoenherr is the Caldecott Medal--winning illustrator of more than forty children's books.

From the description of John Schoenherr papers, 1965-1978. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 49335864

John Schoenherr was born July 5, 1935, in New York, NY. He became a free-lance illustrator and painter. He has received many honors and awards for his work, including the 1988 Caldecott Medal for Owl Moon. In addition to illustrating children's books, he has illustrated hundreds of science fiction book covers. He is especially known for his portrayals of animals. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vols 37, 66. Something About the Author Autobiography Series, vol. 13.

From the description of John Schoenherr Papers 1972-1978. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 432980470

John Schoenherr was born July 5, 1935, in New York, NY. He became a free-lance illustrator and painter. He has received many honors and awards for his work, including the 1988 Caldecott Medal for Owl Moon . In addition to illustrating children's books, he has illustrated hundreds of science fiction book covers. He is especially known for his portrayals of animals. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, vols 37, 66. Something About the Author Autobiography Series, vol. 13

From the guide to the John Schoenherr Papers, 1972-1978, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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creatorOf Schoenherr, John. John Schoenherr papers, 1965-1978. University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus, Joseph Anderson Cook Library
creatorOf Schoenherr, John. John Schoenherr Papers 1972-1978. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf John Schoenherr Papers, 1972-1978 University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections
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Birth 1935-07-05

Death 2010-04-08

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