Barbara McClintock (illustrator) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbara McClintock
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McClintock in 2011, posing at an event in New York.
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| Born | May 6, 1955 Flemington, New Jersey |
| Occupation | Writer and illustrator |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Barbara McClintock, born on May 6, 1955, is an American artist. She is famous for writing and illustrating books for children. Her stories often feature animals and historical settings.
Early Life and Education
Barbara McClintock was born in Flemington, New Jersey. She spent her early years in Clinton, New Jersey. When she was nine, she moved to North Dakota with her mother and sister.
After attending Jamestown College, she moved to New York City. This was just after her 20th birthday. She had called the famous children's book author Maurice Sendak for advice. He told her to move to New York to pursue her dream. She also studied art briefly at the Art Students League of New York.
Career as an Illustrator
Early in her career, McClintock worked for Jim Henson. She illustrated books for his popular television show Fraggle Rock. This helped her start her journey in children's literature.
McClintock has created many beloved books. She is known for her detailed and charming illustrations. Her work often brings characters and stories to life.
Awards and Recognition
Barbara McClintock's books have won many important awards. These awards show how much her work is loved and respected.
- She has won four New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Books awards.
- She received a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor award in 2003 for her book Dahlia.
- Two of her books were named Time magazine Best Books.
- The New York Public Library has listed eight of her books among their 100 Recommended Books.
- She also won a Golden Kite award and two Parents Choice awards.
- Her books have received high praise from many review journals.
In 2003, her book Animal Fables From Aesop was turned into a ballet and opera. This was done by the Minneapolis Children's Theatre. It shows how her stories can inspire different forms of art.
