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Chris Van Allsburg
Chris Van Allsburg is an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S. picture book illustration, for Jumanji and The Polar Express, both of which he also wrote; both were later adapted as successful motion pictures. He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. For his contribution as a children's illustrator he was 1986 U.S. nominee for the biennial International Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international recognition for creators of children's books. He received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Michigan in April 2012.
BornJune 18, 1949, East Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationIllustrator, writer
Alma materUniversity of Michigan, Rhode Island School of Design
GenreChildren's picture books
Notable worksThe Garden of Abdul Gasazi, Jumanji, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, The Polar Express, Zathura
Notable awardsCaldecott Medal, 1982, 1986
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About Chris Van Allsburg

Children's Author Chris Van Allsburg was born on June 18, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States (He's 74 years old now).

He is an American children's book author and illustrator best recognized for his work on Jumanji and The Polar Express. He received two Caldecott Medals for his pictures in 1982 and 1986.

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Chris Van Allsburg before becoming famous

Chris Van Allsburg was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1949 is also the year of Ox (牛) in the Chinese Zodiac.

Before focusing on his writing, he studied sculpting at the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design, and he started his own sculpture studio.

Achievement of Chris Van Allsburg

He was a runner-up for the Caldecott Medal in 1980 with The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.

Chris Van Allsburg's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He has two daughters, Sophia and Anna, with his wife, Lisa Van Allsburg.

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Chris Van Allsburg Collabed with

His story, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, which he authored and drew, served as the inspiration for Novelist Stephen King's"The House on Maple Street".

Chris Van Allsburg Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Chris Van Allsburg updated on March 17 2023.