Wanda Gág

Wanda Gág
Wanda Gág
	Gág in December 1916
Born	Wanda Hazel Gag; March 11, 1893; New Ulm, Minnesota, US
Died	June 27, 1946 (aged 53); New York City, US
Occupation	Artist; writer; translator;
Genre	Children's literature
Notable works	Millions of Cats (1928)
Notable awards	Newbery Honor; Caldecott Honor;

Wanda Hazel Gág (/ˈɡɑːɡ/ GAHG; March 11, 1893 – June 27, 1946) was an American artist, author, translator, and illustrator. She is famous for making the children's book Millions of Cats, which is the oldest American picture book that is still being printed.^[1] Two of her books were given Newbery Honors and two were given Caldecott Honors. The New York Public Library included Millions of Cats on its 2013 list of the 100 Great Children's Books.^[2]

References

↑ Gregory, Alice. "Juicy As a Pear: Wanda Gág's Delectable Books". The New Yorker, April 24, 2014.
↑ "100 Great Children's Books | 100 Years (2013)". The New York Public Library. 2013. Retrieved 2024-01-26.

[1] Gregory, Alice. "Juicy As a Pear: Wanda Gág's Delectable Books". The New Yorker, April 24, 2014.

[The_New_York_Public_Library_2013-2] "100 Great Children's Books | 100 Years (2013)". The New York Public Library. 2013. Retrieved 2024-01-26.

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