McPhail, David, 1940-
Variant namesAuthor of children's literature born June 30, 1940 in Newburyport, MA; currently resides in Newburyport, MA.
From the description of David M. McPhail papers 1, (Episcopal Divinity School). WorldCat record id: 689039540
David McPhail was born June 30, 1940, in Newburyport, Mass. As a young man he had a factory job, which he found depressing. For a while he also played guitar (he knew four chords) in a rock band. Eventually he attended the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, which led to his becoming an author and illustrator of children's books. Most of the books he has written are self-illustrated. His first series character to become will known was Pig Pig, which is only one of a number of animal characters that he developed. Another favorite character is Edward, a small boy. His books are characterized by vivid detail, lively action, and humorous characters. McPhail has received numerous awards and honors for his work.
Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 32, 47, 81, 140
From the guide to the David McPhail Papers, 1972-1984, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])
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| creatorOf | McPhail, David M. 1940-. David M. McPhail papers 1, | University of Central Missouri, James C. Kirkpatrick Library | |
| creatorOf | Aylesworth, Jim. Trains. | Cooperative Computer Services, CCS | |
| referencedIn | The Stephen Colwell manuscript collection. | Princeton Theological Seminary | |
| creatorOf | David McPhail Papers, 1972-1984 | University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections |
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| associatedWith | University of Central Missouri. James C. Kirkpatrick Library. Philip A. Sadler Research Collection of Literature for Children and Young Adults. | corporateBody |
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| Children's literature, American |
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Person
Birth 1940-06-30
Americans
English
