Laura Vaccaro Seeger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
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First the Egg |
Laura Vaccaro Seeger is a super talented American writer and artist. She creates amazing books for children. Her books often appear on the New York Times Bestseller List. She has won many important awards for her work. These include the Caldecott Honor twice and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor twice. She also won the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award.
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Laura Vaccaro Seeger's Journey as an Artist
Laura Vaccaro Seeger started her creative journey in 1980. She earned a special degree in Fine Art and Design. This was at SUNY Purchase in New York. After college, she began working in television. She was an animator, artist, designer, and editor.
She created exciting show openings and special parts for NBC and ABC. She even won an Emmy Award for her animation work at NBC. This shows how skilled she was early in her career.
Her beautiful paintings have been shown in famous places. These include the Art Institute of Chicago and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. You could also see her art at the Mazza Museum. Her work has been displayed at the New York Public Library too.
Laura Vaccaro Seeger's Life at Home
Laura Vaccaro Seeger lives in Rockville Centre. This town is on Long Island, New York. She shares her home with her husband, Chris Arley Seeger.
Books by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Laura Vaccaro Seeger has written and illustrated many wonderful books. Here are some of her popular titles:
- Why?, 2019
- Blue, 2018
- Bear in the Chair, 2017
- Dog Changes His Name, 2017
- I Used to be Afraid, 2015
- Dog and Bear - Tricks and Treats, 2014
- Bully, 2013
- Green, 2012
- What if?, 2010
- Dog and Bear - Three to Get Ready, 2009
- Dog and Bear - Two's Company, 2008
- One Boy, 2008
- First the Egg, 2007
- Dog and Bear - Two Friends, Three Stories, 2007
- Black? White! Day? Night! - A Book of Opposites, 2006
- Walter Was Worried, 2005
- Lemons Are Not Red, 2004
- The Hidden Alphabet, 2003
- I Had a Rooster, 2001
Awards and Recognition
Laura Vaccaro Seeger has received many awards for her amazing books. These awards show how much her work is loved and respected.
Top Honors for Her Books
- Caldecott Honor Book: She won this prestigious award twice, in 2008 and 2013. The Caldecott Honor is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book: She also received this honor twice, in 2008 and 2009. This award celebrates outstanding books for beginning readers.
- New York Times Best Illustrated Book: Her book First the Egg was named one of the best illustrated books of 2007.
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner: She won this award in 2007 for Best Picture Book.
Other Notable Awards
- Massachusetts Reading Association Award: She received this in 2014 for her overall contribution to children's literature.
- New York Empire State Award: This award in 2011 recognized her body of work and impact on children's literature.
- ALA Notable Book: Many of her books were named "Notable Books" by the American Library Association between 2004 and 2014.
- Publishers Weekly Best Book: Her books were chosen as "Best Books" in 2007 and 2008.
- School Library Journal Best Book: Her work was recognized as a "Best Book" in 2010.
- New York Times Best Seller: Her books have often appeared on this famous list.
