Gerald McDermott
GERALD MCDERMOTT (1941-2012) was an internationally acclaimed author-illustratorof books for children. A graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City and a lifelong artist, hebegan his career asan animated filmmaker before moving into the creation of children's books based on storytelling traditions from around the world. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal and two Caldecott Honors; his extensive and influential body of work includes six popular picture books focusing on the trickster motif....See more
GERALD MCDERMOTT (1941-2012) was an internationally acclaimed author-illustratorof books for children. A graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City and a lifelong artist, hebegan his career asan animated filmmaker before moving into the creation of children's books based on storytelling traditions from around the world. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal and two Caldecott Honors; his extensive and influential body of work includes six popular picture books focusing on the trickster motif. Devoted to oral tradition and the transformative power of mythology, he was the first Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and served as a consultant on mythology in education. ... See less
Gerald McDermott's Featured Books
Gerald McDermott book reviews
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Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale
Gerald McDermott is one of the most awesome illustrators ever. I remember this book (also, Anansi the Spider!) from elementary school- not only because of the story, but the amazing, bold and ... Read More
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Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale
A beautifully illustrated Pueblo Indian folk tale.
"Long ago the Lord of the sun sent the spark of Life to Earth".....
A son is born from the sun and he begins his journey/adventure to prove himself ... Read More
