Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker
Born 1974
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Occupation Illustrator, Writer
Nationality American
Genre Children's literature, picture books
Notable awards Caldecott Honor (2014)
Website
www.storybreathing.com

Aaron Becker (born 1974) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books.[1] He is best known for his wordless children's book Journey, which received positive reviews in "The New York Times" and "The Wall Street Journal" and a Caldecott Honor in 2014. [2]

Quest, the second book in Becker's Journey trilogy, was among a small group of children's books praised by National Public Radio (NPR) in anticipation of the announcement of the 2015 Caldecott Award nominees. [3] Sam Juliano, in his popular "Wonders in the Dark" blog, also remarked on Quest's likelihood of Caldecott attention.[4]

Prior to his children's book work, Becker illustrated scenes in children's animated films, including The Polar Express (film) (2004), Cars (film) (2006), Monster House (film) (2006), Beowulf (2007 film), and A Christmas Carol (2009 film).

Biography

Becker was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Pomona College in 1996, and currently lives and works in Amherst, Massachusetts.[5]

Published works

References

  1. ↑ "Aaron Becker '96 Enchants Kids and Critics With His Richly Illustrated Journey". Brief Biographies. Pomona College Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Zack Smith (1 January 2014). "Aaron Becker Takes Children on an Illustrated Journey". Book Reviews. Indy Week. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Nicole Cohen (31 January 2015). "8 Picture Books You Don't Have to be a Kid to Love". Book Reviews. NPR. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  4. ↑ Sam Juliano (30 January 2015). "Caldecott Medal Contender: Quest". Wonders in the Dark. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  5. ↑ Aaron Becker. "About". Aaron Becker (storybreathing.com). Retrieved 1 February 2015.

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