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Chris Van Allsburg

By Heather.Reine

  • Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan

  • Graduated from the University of Michigan

    Graduated from the University of Michigan

  • Graduated from the Rhode Island Institute of Design

    Graduated from the Rhode Island Institute of Design

  • Awarded a Caldecott Honor for "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi"

    Awarded a Caldecott Honor for "The Garden of Abdul Gasazi"

  • Won the Caldecott for "Jumanji"

    Won the Caldecott for "Jumanji"

  • Won the Caldecott Medal for "The Polar Express"

    Won the Caldecott Medal for "The Polar Express"

  • Designed the cover art for "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis

    Designed the cover art for "The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis

  • Wrote "Zathura"

    Wrote "Zathura"