Gerald McDermott

Gerald McDermott (1941-2012) was an American author, illustrator, filmmaker, and mythology expert renowned for his children's picture books retelling global folktales with vibrant colors and ancient imagery. His most notable works include Anansi the Spider, Arrow to the Sun (Caldecott Medal winner, 1975), Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest (Caldecott Honor, 1993), and The Magic Tree. He received major awards such as the Caldecott Medal for Arrow to the Sun and multiple honors for his innovative adaptations of myths and trickster tales from diverse cultures.