Brian Floca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brian Floca
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Floca at the 2017 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | Brian Kane Floca January 11, 1969 Temple, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Illustrator, writer |
| Genre | Children's literature, picture books |
| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal |
Brian Kane Floca (born January 11, 1969) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He is well-known for creating detailed and engaging picture books, especially those about history and transportation. Floca has also illustrated many books for other authors, including the popular Poppy series by Avi. In 2014, he won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for his book, Locomotive. This award is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. He also received an honor for the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award for the same book.
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About Brian Floca
Brian Floca was born and grew up in Temple, Texas. He later attended Brown University, finishing his studies in 1991. Today, he lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, where he continues to create amazing books for young readers.
Books Written and Illustrated by Floca
Brian Floca is known for both writing and illustrating his own books. Many of his stories explore interesting facts about history, science, and how things work. Here are some of his notable works:
- Five Trucks (1999)
- Dinosaurs at the Ends of the Earth: The Story of the Central Asiatic Expeditions (2000)
- The Racecar Alphabet (2003)
- Up in the Air: The Story of the Wright Brothers (2003)
- Lightship (2007)
- Moonshot: The Flight Of Apollo 11 (2009) – This book tells the story of the first moon landing.
- Locomotive (2013) – This award-winning book describes a journey on a steam train across America.
- Keeping the City Going (2021)
Books Illustrated by Floca
Besides writing his own stories, Brian Floca has also brought many other authors' words to life with his illustrations. He is especially known for his work on the Poppy series by Avi, which follows the adventures of a brave deer mouse. Some of the books he has illustrated include:
- City of Light, City of Dark: A Comic Book Novel (1993)
- Poppy (1995)
- Poppy and Rye (1998)
- Ragweed (1999)
- Ereth's Birthday (2000)
- Poppy's Return (2005)
- Max & Mo Make A Snowman (2005)
- Max & Mo's First Day at School (2007)
Awards and Recognition
Brian Floca's work has earned him several important awards in children's literature:
- 2014 Winner, Caldecott Medal – for Locomotive
- 2014 Honor, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award – also for Locomotive
- 2015 Honor, Irma Black Award
