Louis Slobodkin
1903 - 1975
General Information
Bio
(1903-1975) Sculptor, illustrator, storyteller. Louis Slobodkin was born in Albany, New York in 1903 and attended Albany High School before moving to New York City in 1918. Mr Slobodkin was an author and illustrator of many children’s books. For his work with James Thurber on “Many Moons,” Slobodkin won the Caldecott Medal. He died in 1975.
Full Name
Louis Slobodkin
Locations
New York
Author's Timeline
1903
BIRTH
Louis Slobodkin was born in Albany, New York in 1903.
1918
RESIDENCE
Mr. Slobodkin moved to New York City in 1918 and studied at the Beaux Arts Institute of Design.
1945
LITWORK
Clear The Track For Michael's Magic Train
Macmillan.
Children's book.
Macmillan.
Children's book.
1945
LITWORK
Fo'castle Waltz
Vanguard.
Autobiographical novel.
Vanguard.
Autobiographical novel.
1949
LITWORK
Sculpture: Principles and Practice
World Publishing Company.
Nonfiction.
World Publishing Company.
Nonfiction.
1952
LITWORK
The Spaceship Under the Apple Tree
Macmillan.
Wrote and illustrated the book series.
Macmillan.
Wrote and illustrated the book series.
1955
LITWORK
The Amiable Giant
Vanguard
Children's book.
Vanguard
Children's book.
1961
LITWORK
A Good Place To Hide
Macmillan.
Children's book.
Macmillan.
Children's book.
1963
LITWORK
Moon Blossom & the Golden Penny
Vanguard.
Children's book.
Vanguard.
Children's book.
1965
LITWORK
Yasu and the Strangers
Macmillan.
Children's book.
Macmillan.
Children's book.
1967
LITWORK
Read About The Busman
Franklin Watts.
Children's book.
Franklin Watts.
Children's book.
1972
LITWORK
The Space Ship In The Park
Macmillan.
Children's book.
Macmillan.
Children's book.
1975
DEATH
Louis Slobodkin died in Bay Harbor Islands, Miami Beach, Florida in 1975.
1975
DEATH
Louis Slobodkin died in 1975.
1975
INTERMENT
Louis Slobodkin is buried in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery in Miami, Florida.
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