Marcia Brown

Children's book author and illustrator

Marcia Brown - Children's book author and illustrator
Born

July 13th, 1918
106 years ago

Died

April 28th, 2015
9 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American author and illustrator of children's literature, this individual created numerous beloved picture books. Much of the work focused on stories that highlighted cultural themes and moral lessons. Several of the books received recognition and awards, including the Caldecott Medal, which honors outstanding children's book illustrations.

Illustrated 'Stone Soup'

Authored 'The Wheels on the Bus'

Won multiple Caldecott Medals

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