Ed Young, award-winning Chinese American illustrator of over 80 children's books, dies at 91
Young's long career included winning three Caldecott Medals for his illustration work
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Young's long career included winning three Caldecott Medals for his illustration work
Children’s author and illustrator Ed Young, who is known for his intricate illustrations in numerous children's books, died at the age of 91 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. About Young: Young died on Sept. 29 at his home, his daughter Antonia Young confirmed. Young was known for his many Caldecott Medal-winning books and his prolific career that included authoring 17 and illustrating over 80 children’s books.
Over a 60-year career, he illustrated some 100 books of fairy tales, poetry and memoirs, and won three Caldecott Medals.