Kevin Henkes
Children's book author and illustrator
Born
November 27th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and illustrator, created numerous beloved children's books. The works often feature themes of friendship, family, and self-discovery, with distinctive illustrations. Gained significant recognition for a series of books centered around a mouse named Lily. Created characters such as Owen and Chrysanthemum, which resonated with young readers and sparked discussions on individuality and acceptance. Received several prestigious awards for contributions to children's literature, including the Caldecott Medal for 'Kitten's First Full Moon.'
Received the Caldecott Medal for 'Kitten's First Full Moon'
Created the character Owen
Authored 'Chrysanthemum'
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