Paul Goble (writer and illustrator) facts for kids
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Paul Goble
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Goble in 2008
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| Born | 27 September 1933 Haslemere, England, UK |
| Died | 5 January 2017 (aged 83) Rapid City, South Dakota, US |
| Occupation | Illustrator, writer |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
| Subject | Native Americans |
| Notable works |
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
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| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 1979 |
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Paul Goble was a talented writer and artist who created many wonderful children's books. He was born in England but later became an American citizen. He is best known for his stories about Native American cultures and traditions. His book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses even won a special award called the Caldecott Medal in 1979.
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Paul Goble's Life Story
Paul Goble was born in Haslemere, England, on September 27, 1933. He grew up in Oxford, where his father built musical instruments called harpsichords. His mother was also a professional musician.
Goble studied art at the Central School of Art in London. After finishing school, he worked as an art teacher and even designed furniture. His very first children's book, Red Hawk's Account of Custer's Last Battle, came out in 1969.
Moving to America
In 1977, Paul Goble moved to the Black Hills in South Dakota, USA. This was a big change for him. He was even adopted by a Native American leader, Chief Edgar Red Cloud.
Living in South Dakota greatly influenced his work. He became very interested in the culture of the Plains Indian tribes. Many of his later children's books shared these amazing stories.
Award-Winning Books
In 1979, Paul Goble received the prestigious Caldecott Medal. This award is given each year to the artist of the most distinguished American children's picture book. He won it for his book The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, which was published in 1978.
Most of his books retell ancient stories from different Native Nations. He told these tales from the viewpoints of various tribes. Paul Goble became a U.S. citizen in 1984. He passed away on January 5, 2017, at the age of 83.
A book about his life, Paul Goble: Storyteller, was written by professor Gregory Bryan. It was published shortly after Goble's death.
Paul Goble's Family Life
Paul Goble was married two times. His first wife was Dorothy Lee, whom he married in England in 1960. She helped him write some of his books. They had two children together before they divorced in 1978.
Later that same year, in South Dakota, he married Janet Tiller. They had one son. Janet Goble passed away in July 2014.
Paul Goble's Artwork and Awards
Paul Goble's beautiful illustrations are kept in important collections. One of these is the Library of Congress.
Awards and Recognition
Paul Goble received several important awards for his work:
- Caldecott Medal (1979)
- Regina Medal (2006)
- Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from South Dakota State University
- Children's Book Council Children's Choice (2004)
- Library of Congress' Children's Book of the Year
