Ted Lewin
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| Born | Ted B. Lewin May 6, 1935 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | July 28, 2021(aged 86) |
| Occupation | Children's illustrator and writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1988–2021 |
Theodore Peter Lewin(May 6, 1935 – July 28, 2021)[1]simply known asTed Lewin,was an American illustrator and writer ofchildren's books.Lewin and his wifeBetsy Lewindrew on their travels to exotic places such as theAmazon River,Botswana,Egypt,Lapland,theSahara Desert,andIndiawhen collaborating on their many books. Lewin illustrated over 100 books for children and young adults over the course of 20 years.
Early life
[edit]Ted Lewin was born inBuffalo, New Yorkon May 6, 1935. He has a sister and two brothers,DonnandMark,both of themprofessional wrestlers.The Lewin household had a number of exotic pets, such as aniguana,arhesus monkey,achimpanzee,and alion.Lewin grew up with the hobby of sketching his family pets.[2]He also copied works of many illustrators and painters that interested him. While attendingLafayette High School(LHS), Lewin refined his talent for art. He graduated from LHS in 1952, and in 1956 earned a BFA degree fromPratt Institute of ArtinBrooklyn,where he met his wife,Betsy Reilly.He and his wife resided in Brooklyn, New York.
In order to finance his education at Pratt, Lewin took on a part-time career as a teenage professionalwrestleralongside his brothers. His wrestling career lasted for 26 years, and it inspired him to record his experience by writingI Was a Teenaged Professional Wrestler.[2]He wrestled mainly in theWorld Wide Wrestling Federationfrom 1963 to 1968.
In 1994, Lewin's bookPeppe the Lamplighterreceived aCaldecott Honor.[3]
In 2006,One Green Apple,illustrated by Lewin and written byEve Bunting,won the inauguralArab American Book Awardfor books written for Children/Young Adults.[4]One Green Appletells the story of a young girl who has just immigrated to America from an Arab country and her discovery that her differences are what makes her special.
Exhibits
[edit]Some exhibits featuring Ted's work:
- "Ted and Betsy Lewin's World of Picture Books",Brooklyn Public Library,New York, March 4–30, 2004
- "Adventures With Ted and Betsy", Society of Illustrators main floor gallery, June 1 through June 11, 2005
- "Travels with Ted and Betsy Lewin",Children's Museum of Manhattan,New York
- "Around the World with Ted and Betsy Lewin", Pratt Institute Libraries, October 30 - December 2, 2008
Awards
[edit]- 1994:National Jewish Book Awardin the Children's Picture Book category for illustratingThe Always Prayer Shawl[5]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award (2001)[6]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^Maughan, Shannon."Obituary: Ted Lewin".PublishersWeekly.com.Retrieved2021-08-04.
- ^ab"Ted Lewin".National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature.Retrieved22 February2010.
- ^"Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938-Present".American Library Association.Retrieved22 February2010.
- ^2007 Arab American book Award Winners,http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/2007-Arab-American-Book-Award-Winners.id.261.htm
- ^"Past Winners of the National Jewish Book Award for Children's Picture Book".Jewish Book Council.Retrieved2020-01-30.
- ^"Honorees".Cauliflower Alley Club.RetrievedSeptember 27,2020.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Lewin at HouseofDeception.com– representative paintings and drawings
- Ted LewinatLibrary of Congress,with 144 library catalog records
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