Arthur yorinks richard egielski biography

Born 1952, in Queens, NY; Education: Attended Pratt Institute, 1970-71; Parsons School of Design, graduated 1974. Hobbies and other interests: Playing the mandolin.

Career

Illustrator, 1973—. Exhibitions: "Illustrators 16," 1974, and "Illustrators 18," 1976, Society of Illustrators, New York, NY.

Member

Honors Awards

The Porcelain Pagoda was included in American Institute of Graphic Arts Book Show, 1976; Children's Book of the Year citation, Child Study Association of America, 1976, for The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring; certificate of merit, Society of Illustrators, 1978, 1981, 1984, 1985; best books citation, School Library Journal, 1980, for Louis the Fish; plaque from Biennale of Illustrations Bratislava, 1985, for It Happened in Pinsk; Parents' Choice Picture Book Award, 1985, for Amy's Eyes, and 1989, for The Tub People; Caldecott Medal, American Library Association, 1987, for Hey, Al; Best Illustrated Book Richard Egielski DUR