Born to be an artist

When he was very young, Tomie dePaola said “I’m going to be artist and I’m going to write stories and draw pictures for books and I’m going to sing and tap dance on the stage.”

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Tomie dePaola

Children’s Author

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020), the author and illustrator of Strega Nona and many other beloved books, always knew he wanted to be an artist. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Tomie dePaola tells comical childhood tales, reflects on his career, and suggests ways to encourage young readers and artists.

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