John Schoenherr
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John Carl Schoenherr (July 5, 1935 – April 8, 2010)[1] was an American illustrator. He won the 1988 Caldecott Medal for U.S. children's book illustration, recognizing Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, which recounts the story of the first time a father takes his youngest child on a traditional outing to spot an owl. He was posthumously inducted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2015.[2][3]
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Born | John Carl Schoenherr (1935-07-05)July 5, 1935 New York City, New York |
Died | April 8, 2010(2010-04-08) (aged 74) Easton, Pennsylvania, USA |
Occupation | Illustrator |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1958–2007 |
Genre | Science fiction, children's picture books |
Subject | Wildlife |
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Spouse | Judith Grey |
Children | Ian, Jenny |
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