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:
George Washington's Cows 17/19, 1994
An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of a maid enters a bedroom with a tray while being followed by a cat on the stairs
George Washington's Cows 18/19, 1994
An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of two cows going up the staircase of a home while a maid watches.
George Washington's Cows 19/19, 1994
An ink, watercolor, and pastel piece of two cows walking along a fence in the evening.
George Washington's Cows - Envelope 1/1, 1994
23 pieces of draft artwork in watercolor, pastel, ink, and pencil (need preserving), one envelope containing correspondence and line art, and 42 piece of ink and pencil draft artwork
Glamourpuss 1/4, 2015
An ink and watercolor piece of a cat laying on an extravagant couch with toys and sardines around it.
Glamourpuss 2/4, 2015
An ink and watercolor piece of a cat walking into a room and seeing a dog destroying many things and leaving a mess.
Glamourpuss 3/4, 2015
An ink and watercolor piece of a cat and a dog hugging.
Glamourpuss 4/4, 2015
An ink and watercolor piece of a small dog wearing a dress and a bow in its hair coming out of a pink carrier bag.
Glamourpuss - Box 1/1, 2015
A collection of 19 watercolor and pencil pieces, about 50 ink and pencil sketches, about 50 dummy proofs, and 15 pages of text drafts.
Glamourpuss - Wrapped Package 1/1 (O/A), 2015
30 pieces of original art in watercolor, pastel, and pencil. (all artwork accounted for in collection)