Children the world over know Dan Yaccarino from his children's books (more than a million and a half sold to date), Parent's Choice Award-winning animated TV series Oswald (Nick Jr) and Emmy-winning Willa's Wild Life (NBC and Qubo) and character designs for The Backyardigans (Nickelodeon), as well as his many illustrated toys, games, and other children's products. His bold, stylized illustrations add wit and energy to the work of such prestigious authors as Margaret Wise Brown, Jack Prelutsky, Kevin Henkes and Patricia MacLachlan in addition to his own stories.
Dan's internationally recognized art style has earned him a large following in Japan, exhibits in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Rome, and a visit to the White House. Dan's books have been translated into many languages and have inspired ebooks, children's musicals and video adaptations. People all over the world enjoy Oswald, Dan's animated television series about the wonderfully whimsical world of a lovable octopus, which Time magazine chose as one of the top 6 shows to watch on cable. Animation Magazine hails him as "an American original."
Dan's work has been recognized with a host of prestigious awards including the the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Time 10 Best Illustrated, ALA Notable and the Parents Choice Award.
Dan lives with his wife and their two children in New York City and creates his quirky characters in his studio full of vintage toys. |
CONTACT
» Studio 212 675 5335
» Email dan@danyaccarino.com

| November 2011 Dan's new picture book, THE BELLY BOOK, will be released by Fiewell & Friends/MacMillan. |
| January 2012 From January 27 to 29, Dan will be presenting at the SCBWI National Conference in NYC. Click here for details |
| February 2012 Starting February 9, The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature will be exhibiting a retrospective of Dan's 20-year career in children's books. Click here for details |
| March 2012 From March 2 to 4, Dan will be presenting at the SCBWI San Francisco chapter's annual conference. Click here for details |
| March 2012 Dan's new picture book, BOY & BOT, will be released by Knopf/Random House. |
| March 2012 On March 31, Dan will be the keynote speaker at the SCBWI's Houston chapter's annual conference. Click here for details |
| April 2012 On April 14, Dan will be presenting at SCBWI North Central/Northeast Dallas SCBWI chapter. Click here for details |
| April 2012 From April 20 to 22, Dan will be presenting at the SCBWI New England chapter's annual conference. Click here for details |
| April 2012
On April 27, Dan will appear at the Fort Lauderdale Book Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL. |
| June 2012 From June 8 to 10, Dan will be presenting at the SCBWI New Jersey chapter's annual conference. Click here for details. |
| July 2012 From July 16 to 20, Dan will be presenting at the Mazaa Museum in Findlay, OH. Click here for details. |
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