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Illustrator Leo Dillon Passes Away (1933-2012)

May 30, 2012

Dillon was the first African-American winner of the Caldecott Award.

See the gorgeous tribute to the Dillons's work at Muddy Colors.

More tributes:

  • New York Times
  • Washington Post
  • Publishers Weekly
  • Tor.com
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