Ezra Jack Keats
Children's Author

Ezra Jack Keats Net Worth

Ezra Jack Keats was a renowned children's author and illustrator born in New York on March 11, 1916. He is best known for his use of multicultural characters and themes in his books, as well as his unique collage-style illustrations. He won the 1963 Caldecott Medal for his beloved book The Snowy Day, and his other notable works include Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, Clementina's Cactus, and Regards to the Man in the Moon.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 11, 1916
Birth Place New York
Age 104 YEARS OLD
Died On May 6, 1983 (age 67)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Famous for his inclusion of multicultural characters and themes in his children's books, as well as for his unique collage style of illustration, he won the 1963 Caldecott Medal for his now-classic picture book The Snowy Day. His other notable works include Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, Clementina's Cactus, and Regards to the Man in the Moon.

Before Fame

During his high school years, he received a Scholastic painting contest honor and a school art award. Many years later, after serving in World War II, he became an Illustrator for The New York Times Book Review and Reader's Digest.

Trivia

His most famous children's literature character, an African-American boy named Peter, is featured in seven books.

Family Life

Born Jacob Ezra Katz in New York City, he grew up in poverty as the son of Polish-born Jewish immigrants.

Associated With

Both native New Yorkers, he and Rosemary Wells rose to fame for their work as children's Writers and illustrators.

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