Tomie dePaola (1934–2020), the author and illustrator of Strega Nona and many other beloved books, always knew he wanted to be an artist. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Tomie dePaola tells comical childhood tales, reflects on his career, and suggests ways to encourage young readers and artists.

Mar 30, 2020 · Tomie dePaola—the New Hampshire artist and children’s book creator who won the Caldecott Honor for his 1975 book “Strega Nona” about a kindly witch—died today at age 85. The Associated Press reported: “DePaola died at the Dartmouth-Hancock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, according to his literary agent, Doug Whiteman. He ...

Dec 18, 2008 · Author magazine interviews renown children's book writer and illustrator Tomie dePaola.For the complete interview, go to:http://www.authormagazine.org/interv...

Jun 17, 2013 · By the time he could hold a pencil, Tomie dePaola knew his life's work would be writing and illustrating children's books. In this video, dePaola reflects on...

Tomie dePaola, the author and illustrator of Strega Nona and many other favorite books, always knew he wanted to be an artist. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Tomie dePaola tells comical childhood tales, reflects on his career, and suggests ways to encourage young readers and artists.

Tomie dePaola is one of today's most recognized names in the world of children's literature. His charming characters and distinctive artistic style make his picture books appealing to both children and adults.

Apr 6, 2020 · In this 2011 interview with Founding Director Nick Clark, Tomie talks about his artwork, his love of theater, and his c... Remembering our friend Tomie dePaola.

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020), the author and illustrator of Strega Nona and many other beloved books, always knew he wanted to be an artist. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Tomie dePaola tells comical childhood tales, reflects on his career, and suggests ways to encourage young readers and artists.

Today I am posting an interview with the downright neighborly Tomie dePaola. Please enjoy … Bianca: How does it feel to see Strega Nona come to life in your new pop-up book, Brava, Strega Nona! A Heartwarming Pop-Up Book? Tomie: It is so …

Apr 6, 2020 · Though he was married briefly to a woman in the nineteen-sixties, dePaola was gay, and a special sensitivity to the plight of the socially marginalized undergirds his work.