Tomie dePaola Net Worth

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Tomie dePaola was a prolific children's author and illustrator, born in Meriden, CT on September 15, 1934. He published over two hundred works, with his most famous being Stregna Nona. He was awarded the Golden Kite Award in 1983 for his contributions to children's literature.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	September 15, 1934
Birth Place	Meriden, CT
Age	89 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Virgo

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

A children's author and Illustrator who published over two hundred works, he is best known for Stregna Nona and other picture books. He won the Golden Kite Award in 1983.

Before Fame

He earned a degree in fine arts from the Pratt Institute in 1956.

Trivia

He won the 1994 Aesop Prize from the American Folklore Society for Christopher, the Holy Giant.

Family Life

He was born in Connecticut to a family of both Italian and Irish heritage. He was raised with two sisters, Judie and Maureen, and one brother, Joseph.

Associated With

He was a 2011 recipient of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal.

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