Robert Lawson, American author and illustrator (died 1957)

Robert Lawson (author)

American children's illustrator and writer (1892–1957)

Robert Lawson was an American writer and artist, best known for his work as an author and illustrator of children's literature. Lawson won the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1941 for his illustrations in They Were Strong and Good and the Newbery Medal in 1945 for his work on…