Low, Joseph, 1911-2007

Joseph Low was born August 11, 1911, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Illinois, the Arts Students League in New York City, and with George Grosz. Joseph Low began his career in 1933 by typesetting and printing his own work, and became well-known for his prints. He illustrated his first book for children, The Rainbow Dictionary by Wendell William Wright and Helene Laird, in 1947. Throught his long and prolific career he illustrated dozens of books, fiction and non-fiction, for many different authors and on a variety of subjects, including folktales and poetry. He also wrote and illustrated many books, beginning with Mother Goose Riddle Rhymes co-written with his wife, Lois Low, in 1953. The book was praised by critics as the perfect book for a rainy day, with its pictures beautifully drawn. Low's books have also been lauded for their humor and fancifulness. Critics have called his pictures engaging and spritied. He received various awards for his work, including a Caldecott Honor citation for Mice Twice in 1981.

Joseph Low (1911-2007) authored a number of children's books and illustrated many works by other authors. His work has been shown in museums and collections throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.

American illustrator and author of children's books; Caldecott Honor for Mice Twice in 1981.

Joseph Low was born August 11, 1911, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Illinois, the Arts Students League in New York City, and with George Grosz. Joseph Low began his career in 1933 by typesetting and printing his own work, and became well-known for his prints. He illustrated his first book for children, The Rainbow Dictionary by Wendell William Wright and Helene Laird, in 1947. Throught his long and prolific career he illustrated dozens of books, fiction and non-fiction, for many different authors and on a variety of subjects, including folktales and poetry. He also wrote and illustrated many books, beginning with Mother Goose Riddle Rhymes co-written with his wife, Lois Low, in 1953. The book was praised by critics as the perfect book for a rainy day, with its pictures beautifully drawn. Low's books have also been lauded for their humor and fancifulness. Critics have called his pictures engaging and spritied. He received various awards for his work, including a Caldecott Honor citation for Mice Twice in 1981. Biographical Source: Something About the Author, Vol. 14