Jul 10, 20 jon klassen cares about making good books. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett. Dec 19, 2012 jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. Author and illustrator jon klassen walks us through his creative process and discusses sources of inspiration.
Scholastic uk has acquired three books in the skunk and badger series by author amy timberlake and illustrator jon klassen. Jon klassen cm born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. Jon klassen this week were beginning a series of blog posts that will focus on some of our favourite illustrators, their lives and their works. Jon klassen created illustrations for the popular series the incorrigible children of ashton place and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. This is a chance to learn more about who illustrated your favourite books, the influences that shaped their art style and storytelling, and some of their lesser known projects.
His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor. His own books are called i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat. Buffalo news there is more to this book than meets the eye, and plenty to discuss around the caldecott table. He has written and illustrated three picture books of his own and illustrated many other authors texts. Dec 16, 2015 jon klassen is a childrens book authorillustrator and animator renowned around the world for having woven the clever tales of i want my hat back 2011 and this is not my hat2012 which follows the same narrative as the 2011 work and was the recipient of both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for. About jon klassen jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. See more ideas about jon klassen, illustration art and art. Jon klassen biography jon klassen is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. After working as an illustrator on animated feature films, music videos.
Boston globe horn book awards hbmjan horn book magazine jon klassen mac and jon says. Illustrator and author jon klassen, whose most famous work is his recently completed hat trilogy has bought laughter, joy and hats to the lives of many a child and plenty of grownups too. An interview with caldecott winner jon klassen american. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, an e. Jon klassen is former animator who made his name on the kids book scene with his quirky trilogy about missing headwear. Dec 12, 2014 author and illustrator jon klassen walks us through his creative process and discusses sources of inspiration. Jon klassen is the awardwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat. Jon klassen is the new york times bestselling writer and illustrator of the hat trilogy of childrens books, which began with this is not my hat and was followed by i want my hat back. Sep 26, 2016 jon klassen is the new york times bestselling writer and illustrator of the hat trilogy of childrens books, which began with this is not my hat and was followed by i want my hat back. How canadian jon klassen became one of the most soughtafter. Winner of both the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal, jon klassen is the bestselling author and illustrator of the hat trilogy, including i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat. The canadianturnedcalifornian has since illustrated more than 15 childrens titles, including another quirky trilogy about misbehaving shapes square, triangle, and out tomorrow, circle, written by his friend.
Look below for some fascinating examples from several of his books. White readaloud award winner and a theodor seuss geisel honor book. Picture books are so good at this kind of thing because the story itself happens between the two elements that make it up. Click on a book cover or title for a brief description and a look inside. Linas alsenas, executive editor, acquired uk rights from kendra poster. Jon klassen is a childrens book authorillustrator and animator renowned around the world for having woven the clever tales of i want my hat back 2011 and this is not my hat2012 which follows the same narrative as the 2011 work and was the recipient of both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for childrens book illustration. Caldecott medal winner jon klassen talked to american libraries in two video interviews at the 2015 ala annual conference in the first video, he discusses the picture books he grew up with and their evocative powers, as well as his own writing process and how he engages young readers imaginations. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a.
He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. Oct 10, 2014 at just 32 years old, jon klassen is one of the most successful canadian authors ever, selling more than a million copies of his uncanny picture books. Mar 04, 2016 kenneth oppel and jon klassen fri 4 mar 2016 03. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book, and this is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. Discount prices on books by jon klassen, including titles like circle. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor general award in 2010. Nov 17, 2016 when childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen visits schools to read his new book, we found a hat, he also likes to read the green ribbon from a collection of scary.
Nov 17, 2015 jon klassen was chugging along comfortably as an illustrator for other peoples books including caroline stutsons awardwinning 2010 title cats night out and working as an animator. He also created illustrations for the popular series the incorrigible children of ashton place and served as an. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He also created illustrations for the popular series the incorrigible children of ashton place and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. Jon klassens hat box, book by jon klassen picture books. Triangle by mac barnett, jon klassen, hardcover barnes. Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back, an e. Author and illustrator of childrens books on the complexity of conveying simple.
The caldecott and kate greenaway medalwinning former animator delivers hilarious stories of fish, bears. Jon klassen is an illustrator, designer, and concept artist hailing from ontario, canada. These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. Scholastic uk to publish new series by amy timberlake and. How canadian jon klassen became one of the most sought.
He is the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, including sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett, as well as house held up by trees, written by ted kooser. Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. He most recently provided the spinechilling illustrations for kenneth oppels. Top childrens author jon klassen tells hongkongers how to. He is the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett, as well as house held up by trees, written by ted kooser. Jon klassen techniques and thoughts on childrens book. Jon klassen received the 2010 canadian governor generals award for his illustrations in caroline stutsons cats night out.
Neither the author nor the illustrator is ever actually working on exactly what is going to be taken away by the reader. A published credit of jon klassen is the incorrigible children of ashton place. The caldecott and kate greenaway medalwinning former animator delivers hilarious stories of fish, bears and turtles that you cant help but fall in love. He won the 20 caldecott medal for illustration, recognizing this is not my hat, which he also wrote. Celebrated author, illustrator and caldecott award winner not to mention red cap cards artist, jon is a master at creating tension and story arcs with very subtle details in his art work. We interviewed jon klassen, new york times best selling illustrator and author of childrens books, including the 20 caldecott medal winner, this is not my hat, and i want my hat back, new york times best illustrated book of 2011 and 2010 canadian governor generals award winner.
Jon klassen books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Feb 02, 2016 jon klassen is a canadianborn authorillustrator. When childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen visits schools to read his new book, we found a hat, he also likes to read the green ribbon from a collection of scary. He won both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for childrens book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book this is not my hat, which he also wrote. I want my hat back is the first book he has both written. Jon klassen has 27 books on goodreads with 310554 ratings. Inspiring writerillustrator interview jon klassen by writerillustrator inspiration pearlygrace daily june 10th, 20 at 8. Look below for some fascinating examples from several of. For more information and to view samples of his work, visit him online at. Jon klassen jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012.
The wondrous, funny, wise and lovely we found a hat is the last in a trilogy of picture books starring animals and hats from gifted authorillustrator jon klassen. I want my hat back by jon klassen classroom and teaching. The 8 books jon klassen would love to illustrate cbc books. We interview illustrators and authors working in childrens picture books. Childrens book author jon klassen and the morally ambiguous. Jon klassen is a published illustrator of childrens books.
To edit or update the above biography on jon klassen, please log in or register. Scholastic uk to publish new series by amy timberlake and jon. Klassen has worked on a number of high profile film and animation projects, including the u2 music video ill go crazy if i dont go crazy tonight, henry selicks coraline, and a tv spot for bbcs coverage of. Extra yarn, by mac barnett, illustration by jon klaassen. This is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal. He has also illustrated for maryrose woods the incorrigible children of ashton place series, and lemony snickets the dark. An interview with jon klassen art of the picture book. The nest by kenneth oppel and jon klassen in pictures. See more ideas about jon klassen, illustration and illustration art. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat, as well as the illustrator of sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn by mac barnett, the dark by lemony snicket, pax by sara pennypacker and the nest by kenneth oppel. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of we found a hat, i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and. Apr 28, 2020 jon klassen received the 2010 canadian governor generals award for his illustrations in caroline stutsons cats night out.
I want my hat back, we found a hat, and this is not my hat. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this. At just 32 years old, jon klassen is one of the most successful canadian authors ever, selling more than a million copies of his uncanny picture books. Jon klassen books list of books by author jon klassen. Seven questions over breakfast with jon klassen blaine. Author and illustrator of childrens books on the complexity. We interviewed jon klassen, new york times best selling illustrator and author of childrens books, including the 20 caldecott medal winner. Originally from niagara falls, ontario, jon klassen now lives in. Jon klassen was chugging along comfortably as an illustrator for other peoples books including caroline stutsons awardwinning 2010 title cats night out and working as an animator. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. Maybe that seems like a fatuously obvious observation about a man who, at thirtyone years old, has just won a caldecott medal and caldecott honor in the same year, a feat pulled off only once before, in 1947, by leonard weisgard. The lively, detailed yet subtle illustrations for your awardwinning cats nights out really bring caroline stutsons delightful. Apr 15, 2020 scholastic uk has acquired three books in the skunk and badger series by author amy timberlake and illustrator jon klassen.
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