Small, David, 1945-
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
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)
The Christmas Box 1/1, 1985
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.
The Christmas Box - Envelope 1/1 (O/A), 1985
16 pieces of original art in watercolor, pastel, and ink. (Cover Art and pages 1-2, 11-12 are missing from the collection)
The Christmas Crocodile 1/2, 1998
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.
The Christmas Crocodile 2/2, 1998
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.
The Christmas Crocodile - Box 1/1 (O/A), 1998
21 pieces of original artwork in watercolor, pastel, pencil, and ink, one piece of draft artwork in watercolor, pastel, pencil, and ink.
The Dragon Who Lived Downstairs 1/2, 1984
An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of a woman and young girl sitting in a barren garden outside a castle eating cake.
The Dragon Who Lived Downstairs 2/2, 1984
An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of a man working in a lush garden outside of a castle.
The Dragon Who Lived Downstairs - Envelope 1/1 (O/A), 1984
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)
The Essential Worldwide Monster Guide - Box 1/1 (O/A), 2003
21 pieces of original art in watercolor, pastel, and pencil (all artwork accounted for in the collection)