Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon, a husband-and-wife team, created more than 100 book and magazine covers together as well as interior artwork. The Dillons won the Caldecott Medal in 1976 and 1977 In 1978 they were the runners-up for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award for children’s illustrators, and were the U.S. nominee again in 1996.
Children create a world of kindness and sharing, transforming lives with love.
A mosquito's lie triggers chaos in the jungle.
Discover 24 captivating black American folk tales of animals, spirits, and freedom.
Discover the magical lore and mysteries of Black women through enchanting tales.
Discover the rhythm of a legendary dancer who spoke with his feet.
A secret river offers hope in hard times, but can it be found again?
Slaves discover magic words to fly to freedom, while others find liberation in storytelling.
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Authored
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
9
Chapter books
3
Board books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
13
books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Children create a world of kindness and sharing, transforming lives with love.
A goblin seeks to heal a grieving family with compassion's magic touch.
Experience the magic of jazz through vibrant illustrations and a special CD.
Slaves discover magic words to fly to freedom, while others find liberation in storytelling.
Discover the rhythm of a legendary dancer who spoke with his feet.
Discover the magical lore and mysteries of Black women through enchanting tales.
A wizard transforms his gray world with vibrant colors.
Discover 24 captivating black American folk tales of animals, spirits, and freedom.
Explore the vibrant ABCs of African culture through stunning illustrations.
A mosquito's lie triggers chaos in the jungle.
A boy aids his father in finding the perfect tree for a new canoe.
A secret river offers hope in hard times, but can it be found again?
An enslaved princess's forbidden love leads to inevitable tragedy.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Leo Dillon's books.