Lenski illustrated more than 100 books for children of different ages. The book won Newbery Honor Award in 1942 and has been in print ever since. In 1941, Lois Lenski published Indian Captive, one of her most famous books. Small series, inspired by play-time conversations between Lenski and her son, Stephen. During this time, she met Arthur Covey, a famous painter who she married in 1921.įor more than ten years, between the 1930’s-the 1940s, Lois wrote several books in different genres: historical fiction books for young adults and picture books for pre-readers and early readers. After graduating, Lenski never ventured into teaching but became an art student in New York as she prepared to launch into a fine art career. She attended Ohio State University, was trained as a teacher and took the opportunity to study many arts short courses, which saw her become the art editor for the university yearbook. She was an avid reader from childhood, born in 1893 in Springfield, Ohio. Lenski’s published 98 books, with some getting published posthumously. Lois Lenski was an American illustrator of picture books and author of children’s books.
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