Digital Media Concepts/David LaRochelle
David LaRochelle (born October 26, 1960) is an American author and illustrator of children's books. He can also be notable for his work on puzzles, games, and a novel for young adults.
| David LaRochelle | |
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| Born | October 26, 1960 |
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| Job | Author & illustator |
| Birth Place | Park Rapids, Minnesota |
Early Life & Education
[edit | edit source]David LaRochelle was raised in New Brighton, Minnesota. His main sources of entertainment as a kid was watching tons of TV, reading, and drawing. He grew up with many pets and his older sister Debbie. David graduated from St. Olaf College studying art and English with the goal to become an illustrator for Hallmark Cards.[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]With the intention of becoming a Hallmark Card illustrator, David's career took a turn when Hallmark officials didn't think he drew well enough. Instead, David became an elementary school teacher. He continued to illustrate and draw while teaching fourth graders. David's friend called a book publisher about his work and they bought it. With success with his first book, A Christmas Guest, he began to publish many other projects. He transitioned from a teacher to a full time illustrator and author.[2]
Popular Books
[edit | edit source]| Year Published | Book |
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| 2020 | See the Cat: Three Stories about a Dog |
| 2012 | It's a Tiger! |
| 2013 | Moo! |
| 2004 | The Best Pet of All |
| 2013 | How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans |
| 2021 | See the Dog: Three Stories about a Cat |
Awards
[edit | edit source]David LaRochelle has received many awards through his imaginative storytelling.[4] He has won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award[5] for his book See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog. His excellence in literature has won him the Minnesota Book Award numerous times[6]. The Society of Children's Book Writers awarded David with the The Sid Fleischman Humor Award[7] for his outstanding humor in children's books. He received the Parents' Choice Award for many of his books including It's a Tiger! and Moo!
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ erik (2006-08-08). "Author Interview: David LaRochelle on Absolutely, Positively Not". Cynthia Leitich Smith. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ "For the Press - David LaRochelle". davidlarochelle.com. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ ThriftBooks. "David LaRochelle Books | List of books by author David LaRochelle". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ "36 Finalists Blog: David LaRochelle - The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library". 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ "David LaRochelle, Mike Wohnoutka win Geisel Award for 'See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog' | ALA". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ "LaRochelle, David - Minnesota Writers Directory". Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ "Golden Kite Awards". SCBWI. Retrieved 2024-10-28.