William Steig Shelly Speagle Mary Turner

William Steig

Is he alive? NoYes

Childhood His father was a house painter. His mom was a seamstress. His brother was a professional artist. He loved Rembrandt, Picasso, and Van Gogh.

Was his mother a house painter? NoYes

Education He created cartoons for his high school newspaper. He created cartoons for his high school newspaper. He attended City College for two years. He attended City College for two years. He spent three years at the National Academy. He spent three years at the National Academy. He attended Yale School of Fine Arts for five days. He attended Yale School of Fine Arts for five days.

Did he go to college? NoYes

Early Career His father went broke during the Great Depression and he had to support the family by drawing. His father went broke during the Great Depression and he had to support the family by drawing. He became one of the main cartoonists for The New Yorker. He became one of the main cartoonists for The New Yorker. He became famous for carving wood figurines. He became famous for carving wood figurines. He created the idea of the contemporary greeting card. He created the idea of the contemporary greeting card.

Family He was married four times. He was married four times. He was survived by his wife Jeanne. He was survived by his wife Jeanne. Jeremy, his son, is a jazz flautist. Jeremy, his son, is a jazz flautist. Lucy, his daughter, is a painter. Lucy, his daughter, is a painter. Maggie, his daughter, is an actress. Maggie, his daughter, is an actress. He encouraged his children to never take nine-to-five jobs. He encouraged his children to never take nine-to-five jobs. He died at 95. He died at 95.

Children ’ s Illustrator and Author He wrote his first children ’ s book when he was 60. He wrote more than 30 children ’ s books. He was called the “ King of Cartoons ” by Newsweek.

Awards Abel's Island - Published 1976 Newbery Honor Book Abel's Island - Published 1976 Newbery Honor Book Abel's Island Abel's Island The Amazing Bone - Published 1976 Caldecott Honor Book The Amazing Bone - Published 1976 Caldecott Honor Book The Amazing Bone The Amazing Bone Amos & Boris - Published 1971 National Book Award Finalist Amos & Boris - Published 1971 National Book Award Finalist Amos & Boris Amos & Boris Brave Irene - Published 1986 Booklist Editors' Choice Brave Irene - Published 1986 Booklist Editors' Choice Brave Irene Brave Irene Caleb & Kate - Published 1977 National Book Award Finalist Caleb & Kate - Published 1977 National Book Award Finalist Caleb & Kate Caleb & Kate Doctor De Soto - Published 1982 American Book Award, Children's Picture Book, Co-winner Newbery Honor Book Doctor De Soto - Published 1982 American Book Award, Children's Picture Book, Co-winner Newbery Honor Book Doctor De Soto Doctor De Soto

Awards Dominic - Published 1972 National Book Award Finalist Dominic - Published 1972 National Book Award Finalist Dominic Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride - Published 1974 ALA Notable Book Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride - Published 1974 ALA Notable Book Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride Gorky Rises - Published 1980 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year The Real Thief - Published 1973 ALA Notable Book Gorky Rises - Published 1980 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year The Real Thief - Published 1973 ALA Notable Book Gorky Rises The Real Thief Gorky Rises The Real Thief Shrek! - Published 1990 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Shrek! - Published 1990 School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Shrek! Spinky Sulks - Published 1988 ALA Notable Book Spinky Sulks - Published 1988 ALA Notable Book Spinky Sulks Spinky Sulks The Zabajaba Jungle - Published 1987 Publishers Weekly Notable Children's Book of the Year The Zabajaba Jungle - Published 1987 Publishers Weekly Notable Children's Book of the Year The Zabajaba Jungle The Zabajaba Jungle William Steig was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble in William Steig was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble in 1970.

“I think an ideal life would be just drawing.”

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