Meindert De Jong

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Meindert De Jong (Dutch pronunciation: [/jɔŋ/]), also spelled de Jong, DeJong, or Dejong, was a Dutch-born American Newbery Medal–winning writer of children's books. During the height of his popularity, he frequently collaborated with Maurice Sendak, who illustrated seven of De Jong's books.

Career

1. 1906
   Born
2. 1955
   Won Newbery Medal
3. 1962
   Won Hans Christian Andersen Award
4. 1972
   Won Regina Medal
5. 1973
   Won Zilveren Griffel
6. 1991
   Passed away

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Wierum
• •Citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands
• •Known as: writer, children's writer
• •Genre: children's literature