Margot Tomes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Margot Tomes
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Margot Ladd Tomes
August 10, 1917 Yonkers, New York
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| Died | June 25, 1991 (aged 73) New York, New York
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Known for | Illustrator |
Margot Ladd Tomes (born August 10, 1917 – died June 25, 1991) was an American artist. She was best known for illustrating children's books. Two books she illustrated were chosen by The New York Times as top children's books of the year. These were Jack and the Wonder Beans in 1977 and If There Were Dreams to Sell in 1984.
Margot Tomes' Life and Work
Margot Tomes was born in Park Hill, Yonkers, New York City. She grew up in the countryside of Nassau County. Her family had other famous artists too. She was a cousin to the painter Guy Pène du Bois and the illustrator William Pène du Bois.
Before she started illustrating books, Margot Tomes designed wallpaper and fabric. In 1959, she illustrated her very first book. It was called The Breaking Point by Daphne du Maurier.
Becoming a Children's Book Illustrator
From 1963 onwards, Margot Tomes focused on children's books. She became a very busy and well-known illustrator. During her career, she illustrated over 60 different children's books.
She worked with many popular authors. Some of these included Jean Fritz, Judith St. George, and Aileen Fisher. One of the books she illustrated for Jean Fritz, Homesick: My Own Story, won a special award. It received a Newbery Honor. This award recognizes excellent children's literature.
Margot Tomes' beautiful illustrations helped bring many stories to life for young readers.
