Don Freeman
Don Freeman was an American painter, printmaker, cartoonist, illustrator, and writer of children's books. Born in San Diego, California, on August 11, 1908, he developed an early passion for art and theater. He studied at the San Diego School of Fine Arts and the Art Students' League in New York City. Freeman began his career illustrating cultural events for magazines and capturing the spirit of everyday life in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s. He also had a career as a jazz musician. In 1951, he began illustrating children's books, and soon after, started writing and illustrating his own. His wife, Lydia, also an artist, collaborated with him on some books and was a significant inspiration for his work. Freeman is best known for his book "Corduroy." He passed away on February 1, 1978, in New York City.
Awards
['Caldecott Honor for "Fly High, Fly Low"', 'Nakamori Prize for "Come Again, Pelican"', 'Herald Tribune Spring Book Festival Award for "Pet of the Met"']
Notable Works
['Corduroy', 'A Pocket for Corduroy', 'Fly High, Fly Low', 'Norman the Doorman', 'Dandelion', 'Mop Top', 'Come Again, Pelican', 'Pet of the Met', 'Chuggy and the Blue Caboose']
