John Schoenherr
John Schoenherr | |
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| Born | John Carl Schoenherr July 5, 1935 New York City, New York |
| Died | April 8, 2010 (aged 74) Easton, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Occupation | Illustrator |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1958–2007 |
| Genre | Science fiction, children's picture books |
| Subject | Wildlife |
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| Spouse | Judith Grey |
| Children | Ian, Jenny |
John Carl Schoenherr (July 5, 1935 – April 8, 2010) was an American illustrator. He won the 1988 Caldecott Medal for U.S. children's book illustration, recognizing Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, which recounts the story of the first time a father takes his youngest child on a traditional outing to spot an owl. He was posthumously inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2015.