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Kevin Henkes

(1960) Writer United States

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Kevin Henkes is a writer from the United States, best known for Julius, the Baby of the World.

Quick Facts About Kevin Henkes

Born
November 27, 1960
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Julius, the Baby of the World
Known for
Kitten's First Full Moon, Chrysanthemum

About Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes is an American author of children's books. He is known for writing and illustrating picture books, the most notable of which feature young anthropomorphic mice as their main characters. Henkes also writes middle-grade fiction. As an illustrator, he won the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon (2004). Two of Henkes's books were Newbery Medal Honor Books, Olive's Ocean in 2004 and The Year of Billy Miller in 2014. His picture book Waiting was named both a 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and a Geisel Honor Book. It was only the second time any author has won that combination of awards.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Children's Literature Legacy Award Caldecott Medal Regina Medal

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