Leo Lionni
Léo Lionni, Leonard Lionni
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Leo Lionni (May 5, 1910 – October 11, 1999) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Born in the Netherlands, he moved to Italy and lived there before moving to the United States in 1939, where he worked as an art director for several advertising agencies, and then for Fortune magazine. He returned to Italy in 1962 and started writing and illustrating children's books. In 1962, his book Inch by Inch was awarded the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award.
Career
- 1910Born
- 1999Passed away
- Won AIGA Medal
- Won Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Amsterdam
- •Citizenship: Italy, United States
- •Known as: writer, graphic designer, illustrator, painter
What happened recently
Leo Lionni's FREDERICK to Kick Off Chicago Children's Theatre's 20th Anniversary Season
‘Between Worlds’ takes a deep dive into Leo Lionni's career as graphic designer, illustrator and fine artist
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