His own books are called i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat. 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. Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back, an e. Feb 02, 2016 jon klassen is a canadianborn authorillustrator. 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. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. For more information and to view samples of his work, visit him online at. Seven questions over breakfast with jon klassen blaine. The caldecott and kate greenaway medalwinning former animator delivers hilarious stories of fish, bears. We interviewed jon klassen, new york times best selling illustrator and author of childrens books, including the 20 caldecott medal winner. Extra yarn, by mac barnett, illustration by jon klaassen.
He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett. 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. Jon klassen books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Apr 28, 2020 jon klassen received the 2010 canadian governor generals award for his illustrations in caroline stutsons cats night out. 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. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor general award in 2010.
White readaloud award winner and a theodor seuss geisel honor book. Apr 15, 2020 scholastic uk has acquired three books in the skunk and badger series by author amy timberlake and illustrator jon klassen. Jon klassen received the 2010 canadian governor generals award for his illustrations in caroline stutsons cats night out. The lively, detailed yet subtle illustrations for your awardwinning cats nights out really bring caroline stutsons delightful. Jon klassen is former animator who made his name on the kids book scene with his quirky trilogy about missing headwear. 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. 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. These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator.
Childrens book author jon klassen and the morally ambiguous. 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. To edit or update the above biography on jon klassen, please log in or register. 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. Linas alsenas, executive editor, acquired uk rights from kendra poster. See more ideas about jon klassen, illustration art and art. See more ideas about jon klassen, illustration and illustration art. 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. 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. Originally from niagara falls, ontario, jon klassen now lives in. We interview illustrators and authors working in childrens picture books. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor. 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.
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. 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. Look below for some fascinating examples from several of. 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. 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. The 8 books jon klassen would love to illustrate cbc books. Jon klassen is the awardwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat. Author and illustrator of childrens books on the complexity. Dec 19, 2012 jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. Jon klassen jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012. About jon klassen jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. I want my hat back, we found a hat, and this is not my hat. Author and illustrator jon klassen walks us through his creative process and discusses sources of inspiration.
Click on a book cover or title for a brief description and a look inside. The caldecott and kate greenaway medalwinning former animator delivers hilarious stories of fish, bears and turtles that you cant help but fall in love. Inspiring writerillustrator interview jon klassen by writerillustrator inspiration pearlygrace daily june 10th, 20 at 8. 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. A published credit of jon klassen is the incorrigible children of ashton place. After working as an illustrator on animated feature films, music videos. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buffalo news there is more to this book than meets the eye, and plenty to discuss around the caldecott table.
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. 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. He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. Picture books are so good at this kind of thing because the story itself happens between the two elements that make it up. Jon klassen is an illustrator, designer, and concept artist hailing from ontario, canada. He most recently provided the spinechilling illustrations for kenneth oppels. This is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal.
How canadian jon klassen became one of the most sought. Jon klassen cm born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. Look below for some fascinating examples from several of his books. Mar 04, 2016 kenneth oppel and jon klassen fri 4 mar 2016 03. I want my hat back by jon klassen classroom and teaching. Jon klassen biography jon klassen is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a. 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. 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 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. He won the 20 caldecott medal for illustration, recognizing this is not my hat, which he also wrote. 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 klassens hat box, book by jon klassen picture books. Jon klassen has 27 books on goodreads with 310554 ratings.
How canadian jon klassen became one of the most soughtafter. I want my hat back is the first book he has both written. An interview with jon klassen art of the picture book. An interview with caldecott winner jon klassen american. Scholastic uk to publish new series by amy timberlake and jon. He has written and illustrated three picture books of his own and illustrated many other authors texts. 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. He has also illustrated for maryrose woods the incorrigible children of ashton place series, and lemony snickets the dark. Neither the author nor the illustrator is ever actually working on exactly what is going to be taken away by the reader. 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. Scholastic uk to publish new series by amy timberlake and.
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. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, an e. Boston globe horn book awards hbmjan horn book magazine jon klassen mac and jon says. Author and illustrator of childrens books on the complexity of conveying simple.
Jon klassen is a published illustrator of childrens books. 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. Jul 10, 20 jon klassen cares about making good books. He also created illustrations for the popular series the incorrigible children of ashton place and served as an. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this. Dec 12, 2014 author and illustrator jon klassen walks us through his creative process and discusses sources of inspiration. 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. 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. Scholastic uk has acquired three books in the skunk and badger series by author amy timberlake and illustrator jon klassen. Jon klassen books list of books by author jon klassen. Jon klassen techniques and thoughts on childrens book. Discount prices on books by jon klassen, including titles like circle. 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.
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