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Uri Shulevitz

b. 27 February 1935

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Uri Shulevitz (Hebrew: אורי שולביץ; born February 27, 1935) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He won the 1969 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship, a Russian fairy tale retold by Arthur Ransome in 1916.

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  • What awards has Uri Shulevitz won?

    Uri Shulevitz is a Caldecott Medal winner, recognized for his illustrations in The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship. He has also received Caldecott Honors for other works, including Rain Rain Rivers and Snow.

  • Does Uri Shulevitz illustrate his own books?

    Uri Shulevitz is both an author and an illustrator, and he has illustrated many of the books he has written. He has also provided illustrations for books written by other authors.