Lindsay Barrett George facts for kids
Lindsay Barrett George (born June 12, 1952) is a talented American artist. She writes and illustrates books for children. She is best known for her book series like Long Pond and Who's Been Here?. Her books often explore nature and the amazing lives of animals. For example, her book Box Turtle at Long Pond was named a Children's Book of the Year in 1989 by the Library of Congress.
Growing Up and Learning
Lindsay George grew up in New Jersey, USA. Today, she lives in the West Indies. She finished high school at The Beard School in Orange, New Jersey in 1972. Years later, in 2013, she gave a special talk there. It was about how art and words work together in picture books.
After high school, Lindsay studied art in Boston at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She then earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Manhattanville College in 1974. She continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1977, she earned a master's degree in fine arts. She focused on drawing and printmaking. Besides books, she has also illustrated magazines, clothing, and handbags.
Awards and Honors
Lindsay George's books have won several important awards. The National Science Teachers Association chose three of her books as "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children." These were Beaver at Long Pond, Fishing at Long Pond, and Box Turtle at Long Pond. The American Booksellers Association also picked Fishing at Long Pond for their "Pick of the Lists."
Organizations in Pennsylvania have also recognized her work. In 2006, her book Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse was chosen for a reading program called "One Book, Every Young Child Project." This book also made the "Baker's Dozen Best Book for Family Literacy" list in 2004. In 1990, she received the Carolyn Field Award from the Pennsylvania Library Association. In 2006, she earned the Children's Literature Citation from the Free Library of Philadelphia and Drexel University.
Family Life
Lindsay George married William Trimpi George in 1984. They had two children, a son named William and a daughter named Cammy. Later, in 2013, Lindsay married journalist Thane Peterson.
Books by Lindsay George
Here is a list of some of the books Lindsay Barrett George has written and illustrated:
- William and Boomer (1987)
- Around the Pond: Who's Been Here? (1996)
- In the Woods: Who's Been Here? (1998)
- Around the World: Who's Been Here? (1999)
- In the Snow: Who's Been Here? (1999)
- My Bunny and Me (2001)
- Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse (2004)
- The Secret (2005)
- In the Garden: Who's Been Here? (2006)
- Alfred Digs (2008)
- Maggie's Ball (2010)
- That Pup! (2011)
