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Small, David, 1945-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1945-

Biography

David Small is an American writer and illustrator who is best known for children's picture books. His books have been awarded a Caldecott Medal and two Caldecott Honors, among other recognition. He was born and raised in Detroit and began drawing at an early age.

He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree at Wayne State University and a master of fine arts degree at Yale University. Small taught art for many years on the college level, ran a film series, and made satirical sketches for campus newspapers. His first book, Eulalie and the Hopping Head, which he wrote and illustrated, was published in 1981.

Small earned a 1997 Caldecott Honor and The Christopher Medal for The Gardener, with Sarah Stewart, his wife. In 2001 Small won the Caldecott Medal for So You Want to Be President?, combining political cartooning with children's book illustration. He received a second Caldecott Honor in 2013 for illustrating Toni Buzzeo's One Cool Friend. Small's drawings have appeared in the New Yorker and the New York Times. On July 15, 2014, he was announced as a finalist for the 2015 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature.

David Small and his wife Sarah Stewart make their home in an historic manor house in Mendon, Michigan.

His current work and list of awards can be found on his website.

Found in 325 Collections and/or Records:

That Book Woman - Envelope 2/2 (O/A), 2008

 File — Envelope 63: [Barcode: 31141024382298]
Scope and Contents

17 pieces of original art in watercolor, pastel, and pencil along with 2 watercolor drafts and a watercolor, pastel, and pencil piece not included in the final book. (All artwork accounted for in the collection)

Dates: 2008

The Christmas Box 1/1, 1985

 File — Frame 131: [Barcode: 31141024383395]
Scope and Contents

An ink and watercolor piece of Christmas presents being opened including a man with an accordion, a woman with a telescope, and children with other large boxes.

Dates: Publication: 1985

The Christmas Box - Envelope 1/1 (O/A), 1985

 File — Envelope 50: [Barcode: 31141024382231], Object: 2
Scope and Contents

16 pieces of original art in watercolor, pastel, and ink. (Cover Art and pages 1-2, 11-12 are missing from the collection)

Dates: 1985

The Christmas Crocodile 1/2, 1998

 File — Frame 120: [Barcode: 31141024383338]
Scope and Contents

An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of a crocodile with a ribbon in his teeth surrounded by Christmas presents and being watched by a young girl.

Dates: Publication: 1998

The Christmas Crocodile 2/2, 1998

 File — Frame 121: [Barcode: 31141024459971]
Scope and Contents

An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of a crocodile coming out from under a table with a ribbon in its mouth and a man readying a sword to attack it.

Dates: Publication: 1998

The Christmas Crocodile - Box 1/1 (O/A), 1998

 File — Envelope 64: [Barcode: 31141024382538]
Scope and Contents

21 pieces of original artwork in watercolor, pastel, pencil, and ink, one piece of draft artwork in watercolor, pastel, pencil, and ink.

Dates: 1998

The Dragon Who Lived Downstairs 1/2, 1984

 File — Frame 109: [Barcode: 31141024383270]
Scope and Contents

An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of a woman and young girl sitting in a barren garden outside a castle eating cake.

Dates: Publication: 1984

The Dragon Who Lived Downstairs 2/2, 1984

 File — Frame 110: [Barcode: 31141024383288]
Scope and Contents

An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of a man working in a lush garden outside of a castle.

Dates: Publication: 1984

The Dragon Who Lived Downstairs - Envelope 1/1 (O/A), 1984

 File — Envelope 65: [Barcode: 31141024382017]
Scope and Contents

22 piece of original art in watercolor, pastel, pencil, and ink, 4 watercolor, amd ink draft artworks, and 13 ink and pencil sketches. (missing Cover Page, Title Page, Dedication Page, and pages 5, 7-8, 16, 41, and 43-44 of Original Art)

Dates: 1984

The Essential Worldwide Monster Guide - Box 1/1 (O/A), 2003

 File — Envelope 66: [Barcode: 31141024382504]
Scope and Contents

21 pieces of original art in watercolor, pastel, and pencil (all artwork accounted for in the collection)

Dates: 2003