Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com
Brief Biography
- Hometown:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Date of Birth:
- November 27, 1960
- Place of Birth:
- Racine, Wisconsin
- Education:
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Website:
- http://www.kevinhenkes.com
