Leonard weisgard biography
Leonard weisgard biography
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One of the finest achievements an illustrator of children's books can receive is the illustrious and much-lauded Caldecott Medal. Established in 1938 by the American Library Association, the award is given out as a means to find and honor the greatest contributions to the field of American children's book illustration. The Caldecott Medal is given annually to “the most distinguished American picture book for children,” whether that be for innovation in the field, incredible beauty, a unique sense of whimsy, or anything else that might cause the book to stand out to children.
In 1948, this honor was given to Leonard Weisgard. Continuing our Caldecott Medal Winning Illustrator Series, let's explore the career of this talented and notable illustrator:
Who is Leonard Weisgard?
Leonard Weisgard was born in 1916 in Connecticut but spent much of his childhood in England.
He eventually moved back to the U.S. but was disappointed by much of the illustration he found in children's