Geisert, Arthur

Arthur Geisert was born September 20, 1941, in Dallas, Texas. He began a teaching career, but soon discovered that his real calling was art. He gradually built up a business in prints, and after many rejections, began to publish children's picture books. He has said that he tries to combine a classic etching style with humor and narrative. Many of his pictures feature animals, especially pigs. He was received several wards and honors for his work.

Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 52, 56, 92, 133 Something About the Author Autobiography Series, vol. 23 Children's Literature Review, vol. 87

From the guide to the Arthur Geisert Papers, 1991-1998, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])