Haley, Gail E.

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American author and illustrator of children's books; Caldecott Medal winner, 1971 and Kerlan Award winner, 1989.

From the description of Papers, 1962-1986. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439458

American author and illustrator of children's books.

From the description of Noah's ark : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448927

From the description of The post office cat : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448928

From the description of Go away, stay away! : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439460

From the description of The skip rope book : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439467

From the description of The wonderful, magical world of Marguerite : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448930

From the description of Jack and the fire dragon : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439461

From the description of The green man : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62448926

From the description of My kingdom for a dragon : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62491086

From the description of Round stories about land animals : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62491087

From the description of Jack Jouett's ride : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439463

From the description of Round stories about water animals : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62439466

From the description of A story, a story : an African tale : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686831

From the description of Birdsong : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686829

From the description of One, two, buckle my shoe : a book of counting rhymes : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686830

From the description of The abominable swamp man : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62686828

From the description of Jack and the bean tree : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403353

From the description of Altogether, one at a time : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403351

From the description of Round stories about our world : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403354

From the description of Illustrations for Childcraft encyclopedia, 1971 volume : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403352

From the description of Round stories about growing things : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62403355

Gail Haley was born in Charlotte, NC in 1939, and both of her parents were artists or illustrators. She began her career as a children's book author and illustrator with the production of her first book, "My Kingdom for a Dragon" in 1962. She went on to author more than forty more books, including "A Story A Story" for which she won the famed Caldecott Book Award; and the "Post Office Cat" for which she won the Greenaway Book Award in Britain. She has retired to Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

From the description of Gail Haley Collection, 1842-2005, 1962-2005. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 436713775

Gail Haley was born November 4, 1939 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She attended the Richmond Professional Institute from 1957 to 1959 and later the University of Virginia from 1960 to 1964. Haley published her first book for children, My Kingdom for a Dragon, in 1962, and throughout her career has written and illustrated a number of books for children, as well as retelling and illustrating adaptations of folktales and illustrating other authors' works. She has also written several adult, non-fiction books and has exhibited her graphics and illustrations.

Haley's work aims to "entertain and educate children about their world", and many of her books carry strong messages, such as respect for the environment in Noah's Ark . She is also noted for her adaptations of folktales and won the 1971 Caldecott Medal for A Story, A Story, a retelling of an Ashanti myth.

Haley's interest in Appalachian folklore is evident in her adaptations of two "Jack" tales, Jack and the Bean Tree and Jack and the Fire Dragon . Haley's illustrations are cited by critics for their diversity and her talent for letting the "nature" of the work itself dictate the illustrations, such as the art nouveau style of The Post Office Cat, which won the 1977 Kate Greenaway Medal, given by the British Library Association. Haley is also noted for her woodcuts and prints. In 1989, Gail Haley received the Kerlan Award for her contribution to children's literature.

Source: Something About the Author, v.138. Detroit: Gale Research, 2003.

From the guide to the Gail Haley Papers, 1962-1986, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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creatorOf Haley, Gail E. One, two, buckle my shoe : a book of counting rhymes : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Round stories about growing things : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Gail Haley Papers, 1962-1986 University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Jack and the bean tree : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Altogether, one at a time : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Costumes for plays and playing. Greater Victoria Public Library
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. The skip rope book : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. The green man : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Go away, stay away! : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Illustrations for Childcraft encyclopedia, 1971 volume : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Birdsong : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. My kingdom for a dragon : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. The wonderful, magical world of Marguerite : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Jack and the fire dragon : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Gail Haley Collection, 1842-2005, 1962-2005. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. A story, a story : an African tale : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Papers, 1962-1986. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. The post office cat : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Round stories about water animals : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Jack Jouett's ride : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Round stories about land animals : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Round stories about our world : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. The abominable swamp man : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
creatorOf Haley, Gail E. Noah's ark : production material. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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associatedWith Butler, Francelia, 1913- person
associatedWith Jouett, Jack, 1754-1822 person
associatedWith Jouett, John, 1754-1822. person
associatedWith Konigsburg, E. L. person
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United States
North Carolina
London (England)
United States
United States
United States
Africa
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Authors, American
Animals
Animals
Animals
Animals
Aquatic animals
Aquatic animals
Ashanti (African people)
Birds
Birds
Cats
Cats
Children's literature
Children's literature
Children's literature, American
Children's stories, American
Conduct of life
Conduct of life
Counting-out rhymes
Dragons
Dragons
Ecology
Ecology
Fairy tales
Fantasy
Folklore
Giants
Green Man (Tale)
Jack tales
Jump rope rhymes
Jump rope rhymes
Knights and knighthood
Knights and knighthood
Marine animals
Marine animals
Monsters
Monsters
Mother Goose
Nature
Nature
Nursery rhymes
Pollution
Pollution
Postal service
Relief printing
Rope skipping
Rope skipping
Short stories
Visual literacy
Wood-engraving
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Illustrator
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Birth 1939-11-04

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