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Trina Schart Hyman

Trina Schart Hyman (April 8, 1939 – November 19, 2004) was an American illustrator of children's books. She illustrated over 150 books, including fairy tales and Arthurian legends.

She won the 1985 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing Saint George and the Dragon, retold by Margaret Hodges.


“I knew then that I wanted to go home, but I had no home to go to--and that is what adventures are all about.”
Trina Schart Hyman
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