Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka
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"DePaola's jaunty storytelling pace and his snappy Irish phrases give this tale extra sparkle." Publishers Weekly, starred review
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His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award forย Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children's literature," the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his "continued distinguished contribution," and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, and received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for lifetime contribution to children's literature in 2011.
DePaola has published almost 200 children's books inย 15 different countries over the past 30 years.ย Among his most well-known titles are the Strega Nona series, 26 Fairmount Avenue, and The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush.
DePaola lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.
Jennifer Van Dyck is a an actress whose has narrated Patrick McGrath's novel, Port Mungo, Elaine Pagel'sย Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas,ย and more. She was born in St. Andrews, Scotland, and raised in Princeton, New Jersey. A graduate of Brown University, Jennifer double majored in Religious Studies and Theatre Arts. She lives in New York with her husband, Jonathan.
