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Beth Krommes
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Krommes at the Mazza Museum in 2010
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| Born | 1956 (age 68–69) Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Illustrator |
| Period | 1999–present |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
| Notable works | The House in the Night |
| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 2009 |
Beth Krommes (born in 1956) is an American artist. She is famous for drawing pictures in children's books. Her beautiful artwork has won many important awards. These include the Golden Kite Award in 2002 and the Caldecott Medal in 2009.
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About Beth Krommes
Early Life and Education
Beth Krommes was born in Pennsylvania in 1956. She loved art from a young age. She went to Syracuse University to study painting. There, she earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Later, she also studied art education. She earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Her Career as an Illustrator
Beth Krommes started illustrating children's books in 1989. Her unique style quickly became popular. She uses a special technique called scratchboard. This involves scratching lines into a dark surface to create images. Her art often has a magical, detailed look.
Awards and Recognition
Beth Krommes has received several top awards for her work. In 2001, she won the Golden Kite Award. This was for her illustrations in the book The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish. This award celebrates excellent children's book illustrations.
Her biggest honor came in 2009. She won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for The House in the Night. The Caldecott Medal is one of the highest awards. It is given to the artist of the most outstanding American picture book for children.
Personal Life
Beth Krommes is married and has two daughters. She lives in Peterborough, New Hampshire. She continues to create wonderful art for young readers.
Illustrated Books by Beth Krommes
Beth Krommes has illustrated many beloved children's books. Here are some of her notable works:
- Grandmother Winter (1999), written by Phyllis Root. This was one of her early works.
- The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish (2001), by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. This book earned her the Golden Kite Award.
- The Sun in Me: Poems About the Planet (2003), an anthology of poems.
- The Hidden Folk: Stories of Fairies, Dwarves, Selkies and Other Secret Beings (2004), by Lise Lunge-Larsen.
- Butterfly Eyes and Other Secrets of the Meadow (2006), by Joyce Sidman.
- The House in the Night (2008), by Susan Marie Swanson. This book won the Caldecott Medal.
- Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature (2011), also by Joyce Sidman.
- Blue on Blue (2014), by Dianne White.
- Before Morning (2016), another collaboration with Joyce Sidman.
Her books often explore themes of nature, wonder, and imagination. They are enjoyed by children and adults alike.
