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Chris Van Allsburg
American children's writer and illustrator (born 1949).
The record
Chris Van Allsburg is an American children's writer and illustrator. Born on 18 June 1949 in East Grand Rapids, Allsburg is 77.
Notable works include Jumanji, The Polar Express and Zathura. Allsburg studied at University of Michigan and Rhode Island School of Design. Honours include Caldecott Medal and Regina Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 23 languages, Chris Van Allsburg is No. 31,640 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 June 1949, East Grand Rapids (age 77)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Writer, novelist, children's writer
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- University of Michigan, Rhode Island School of Design
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 23
Did you know
18 Jun
Shares a birthday with Paul McCartney and Lech Kaczyński.
23
Has a Wikipedia article in 23 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Caldecott Medal1986
- Regina Medal1993
Notable works
- Jumanji
- The Polar Express
- Zathura
- The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
- The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
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