Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick
Selznick at the 2018 National Book Festival
Selznick at the 2018 National Book Festival
Born (1966-07-14) July 14, 1966 (age 58)
East Brunswick Township, New Jersey
OccupationIllustrator, writer
NationalityAmerican
Period1991–present
GenreChildren's picture books, historical novels
SubjectBiography, history
Notable works
Notable awardsCaldecott Medal (2008)
Inkpot Award (2017)[1]
SpouseDavid Serlin
RelativesDavid O. Selznick (first cousin twice removed)

Brian Selznick (born July 14, 1966) is an American illustrator and author best known as the writer of The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007), Wonderstruck (2011), The Marvels (2015) and Kaleidoscope (2021). He won the 2008 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration recognizing The Invention of Hugo Cabret.[2] He is also known for illustrating children's books such as the covers of Scholastic's 20th-anniversary editions of the Harry Potter series.

  1. ^ Inkpot Award
  2. ^ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938–Present"