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Leo Dillon

This TeachingBooks Original Author Program contains...

  • 1 Mini-documentary Movie
  • In-depth Written Interview
  • Movie Transcript
  • Bibliography
  • Links for Further Information


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Leo Dillon Original Author Program

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In this five-minute mini-documentary, filmed in the New York home and studio of Leo and Diane Dillon, they

  • Talk about how they met at art school and collaborate on all their illustrations,
  • Share their thoughts on the message and imagery of Earth Mother, and
  • Detail the way in which they illustrate books to capture and reflect diverse cultures.




About Leo Dillon

Leo and Diane Dillon have created art and award-winning book illustrations together for almost 50 years. Among their commendations are Caldecott Medals for Ashanti to Zulu and Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears and six Coretta Scott King recognitions. They talk about their collaboration in this movie filmed in their Brooklyn, New York home.

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