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:
This Book of Mine 2/3, 2019
An ink and watercolor piece of a person reading a book at the beach while sitting under an umbrella.
This Book of Mine 3/3, 2019
An ink and watercolor piece of a woman reading to a baby while they sit in a rocking chair.
This Book of Mine - Envelope 1/1 (O/A), 2019
A collection of one piece of original art, about 60 dummy pages, 20 notes/emials, and about 60 sketches in ink, paint, and pencil. (pages 4-5, 12-13, 18-21 included in total collection.)
This Book of Mine - Wrapped package 1/1 (O/A), 2019
17 pieces of original art in watercolor and pencil and 5 pieces of extra art in watercolor and pencil (all pieces accounted for in the collection)
(UNKNOWN BOOK) "Summer Songs" - Wrapped Package 1/1 (O/A)
(From an unknown book) 5 pieces of original art in watercolor, pastel, and pencil.
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything 1/4, 2007
An ink and watercolor piece of a green T-rex walking among skyscrappers while many people look on in shock.
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything 2/4, 2007
An ink and watercolor piece of dinosaurs and people playing in and around a swimming pool
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything 3/4, 2007
An ink and watercolor piece of a stegosaurus eating a plant in a hospital waiting room while a child cheers in excitement.
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything 4/4 - Image 1/4, 2007
An ink and watercolor piece of a pterodactyl eating out the of gutters of a house
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything 4/4 - Image 2/4, 2007
An ink and watercolor piece of a woman hanging clothes on the tail of a dinosaur.