Ezra jack keats biography
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ezra Jack Keats |
| Date of Birth | 11 March 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Date of Death | 06 May 1983 |
| Place of Death | New York City, New York, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | United States |
| Education | Cooper Union, Art Students League of New York |
| Profession | Author, Illustrator |
| Years of Activity | 1940s-1983 |
| Brief Information | Ezra Jack Keats was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for his pioneering children's picture books featuring multicultural urban settings and characters, most notably Peter from "The Snowy Day." Keats received the Caldecott Medal for "The Snowy Day" in 1963, influencing generations of children's literature with his inclusive portrayal. |