Tomie dePaola

Celebrate the magical, folk art-inspired world of Tomie dePaola (1934–2020), one of the most beloved American children's author-illustrators of the twentieth century. With over 270 books to his name, dePaola's warm, distinctive style and timeless storytelling have enchanted generations of young readers around the world.

• Strega Nona — a Caldecott Honor classic
• The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush
• Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs
• 26 Fairmount Avenue memoir series
• And hundreds more beloved picture books