Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire

Ingri d'Aulaire (1904-1980) and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire (1898-1986), Norwegian and Swiss immigrants who became U.S. citizens after moving to America in 1929, were celebrated writers and illustrators of children's picture books, producing 27 collaborative works over five decades that shaped the Golden Age of illustration with their distinctive lithographic style. Their most notable books include Abraham Lincoln, which won the 1940 Caldecott Medal, d'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, Norse Gods and Giants, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, and biographies of American heroes like Pocahontas and Benjamin Franklin; they also received the Regina Medal in 1970 for their contributions to children's literature. Drawing from Norwegian folklore, American history, and mythology, their extensively researched books featured vibrant, detailed illustrations alongside engaging narratives.