Chris Van Allsburg - age: 74

Chris Van Allsburg

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ABOUT

American children's book author and illustrator best known for Jumanji and The Polar Express. He won two won two Caldecott Medals for his illustrations, in 1982 and 1986.He was also a Caldecott runner-up in 1980 for The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.His story, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick, which he wrote and illustrated, was the inspiration for "The House on Maple Street" by Stephen King.

BEFORE FAME

He studied sculpture at the University of Michigan and the Rhode Island School of Design and he opened his own sculpture studio before focusing on his writing.

PERSONAL LIFE

He married Lisa Van Allsburg, and they had two daughters: Sophia and Anna.

Famous Quotes
Santa is our cultures only mythic figure truly believed in by a large percentage of the population. Its a fact that most of the true believers are under eight years old, and thats a pity.

FUN FACTS

Children's Author Chris Van Allsburg were born on Saturday, birthstone is Pearl, the seaon was Spring in the Chinese year of Ox, it is 165 days until Chris Van Allsburg next birthday.

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