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Tomie dePaola

About The Author

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.

Appearances

MAY 5

18:00:00

in person

Books of Wonder

In Person

42 W 17th St

New York, NY 10011

MAY 7

17:30:00

in person

NEIBA’s 2025 Spring Forum Author Reception

In Person

Marriott Hartford Downtown

200 Columbus Blvd

Hartford, CT 06103

MAY 10

13:00:00

in person

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

In Person

125 West Bay Road

Amherst, MA 01002

MAY 10

15:00:00

in person

Mass Kids Lit Fest 2025

In Person

R. Michelson Galleries

132 Main St

Northampton, MA 01060

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