Tommy De Paola

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shrek:_The_Storybook
gptkbp:active_years 1970-2020
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Massachusetts_Amherst
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Caldecott_Honor
gptkb:award
gptkbp:birth_date 1934-09-15
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Meriden,_Connecticut
gptkbp:children gptkb:None
gptkbp:contribution Promoting Italian-American culture
Creating diverse characters
gptkbp:death_date 2020-03-30
gptkbp:field gptkb:painting
Writing
gptkbp:genre gptkb:book
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tommy De Paola
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:book
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:mythological_figure
Italian culture
gptkbp:inspired_by His childhood experiences
His Italian heritage
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Community_outreach
gptkb:High_School
Art exhibitions
Educational initiatives
Literary festivals
Book fairs
Cultural exchange programs
School visits
Workshops for children
Public speaking engagements
Cultural storytelling
Library events
Promoting reading among children
Media appearances
Collaborations with schools
Literacy advocacy
Mentoring young artists
Children's book community
Art and literacy programs
Interviews about children's literature
gptkbp:known_for Storytelling
Illustration style
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Oliver_Button_Is_a_Sissy
gptkb:Strega_Nona
gptkb:The_Legend_of_the_Bluebonnet
The Art Lesson
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Author
gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:New_London,_New_Hampshire
gptkbp:spouse Diane De Paola
gptkbp:website https://www.tommydepaola.com