Richard Egielski

Richard Egielski (born July 16, 1952 in New York City) is an American illustrator and writer who has worked on more than fifty children's picture books, eight of which he authored. He received his education at Parson's School of Design.

Career

Egielski's collaboration with Arthur Yorinks resulted in nine picture books, including Hey, Al, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1987. He is also known for his illustrations in the Tub People series by Pam Conrad.

The New York Times named Buz, a book he wrote and illustrated in 1995, one of the top ten best children's books of the year for its illustrations. Jazper, which he illustrated, was also recognized as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book in 1998.

Egielski's artwork is displayed in private and public collections, as well as corporate collections, throughout the United States.

Personal life

Egielski currently lives in Milford, New Jersey with his wife, Denise Saldutti, who is also an artist and illustrator, and their son. He is of Polish-American heritage.

Selected books by or illustrated by Egielski

The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring (1976), by John Bellairs, a novel

The Molly Series by Miriam Chaikin, 1979-1988

Louis the Fish (1980), by Arthur Yorinks

Amy's Eyes (1985), by Richard Kennedy, a novel

Hey, Al (1986), by Arthur Yorinks

The Tub People (1989), by Pam Conrad

Buz (1995) by Egielski

The Gingerbread Boy (1997), by Egielski

Jazper (1998), by Egielski

The Tub People's Christmas (1999), by Pam Conrad

The Web Files (2001), by Margie Palatini

Slim and Jim (2002), by Egielski

The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin (2003), by Margaret Wise Brown

The Small World of Binky Braverman (2003) by Rosemary Wells

The End (2007), by David LaRochelle

Homework (2009), by Arthur Yorinks

Gumption! (2010), by Elise Broach

The Sleepless Little Vampire (2011), by Egielski

Itsy Bitsy Spider (2012), by Egielski