Edward Osmond facts for kids

Edward Osmond (born May 6, 1900, died around 1981) was a talented English artist. He worked from the 1920s to the 1960s. For many years, he was an illustrator. Later, he started writing books for children. His first children's book, A Valley Grows Up, came out in 1953. This book was very special. In 1954, Osmond won the Carnegie Medal for it. He kept writing children's books, often about animals, through the 1950s and 1960s. Besides writing, Osmond's art was shown in famous places like the Royal Academy of Arts. He also taught art at colleges such as the Hastings College of Arts and Technology.

Early Life and Art Studies

Edward Osmond was born on May 6, 1900, in a place called Orford, Suffolk, England. When he was older, he decided to study art. From 1917 to 1924, he attended the Polytechnic-Regent Street. There, he earned special diplomas in painting and art history.

Career as an Artist and Author

During the 1920s, Edward Osmond's artwork was displayed in important galleries. These included the Royal Academy of Arts and the Walker Art Gallery. With his art diplomas, he also became an art teacher. He taught at the Hastings College of Arts and Technology and the Hornsey College of Art.

In 1928, Osmond began working as an illustrator. He drew pictures for many books. Later, in 1953, he wrote his own first children's book, A Valley Grows Up. He often illustrated his own books. He also drew pictures for other authors. These included Arthur Catherall and Cynthia Harnett.

Osmond's book A Valley Grows Up was very popular. In 1954, it won the Carnegie Medal. This is a major award for children's books. He continued to write many books in the 1950s and 1960s. Some of his books were series about animals from all over the world. Others focused on animals found in Great Britain.

Later Life

Edward Osmond passed away in 1981 in Lewes, England. He was married and had one child.