Jon Klassen
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Summary
Jon Klassen was born on November 29, 1981[1], in Winnipeg[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], illustrator[4], children's writer[5], animator[6], and picture book writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,731 views/month, #7,036 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Educated at: Sheridan College[11], A. N. Myer Secondary School[12]
- Award received: Caldecott Medal[13], Governor General's Literary Awards[14], Kate Greenaway Medal[15], Member of the Order of Canada[16], Q137782190[17], Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award[18], Q140274908[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Jon Klassen[21]
- Family name: Klassen[22]
- Given name: Jon[23]
- Official website: http://www.burstofbeaden.com/[24], http://jonklassen.tumblr.com[25]
- Work location: Niagara Falls[26], Oakville[27]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[28], ProDetLit[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Jon Klassen[31]
- Start of work period: 2006[32]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[33]
- Writing language: English[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[35]
- Social media followers: 71,221[36]
Why It Matters
Jon Klassen has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Jon Klassen born?
Jon Klassen was born in Winnipeg[2].
What did Jon Klassen do for work?
Jon Klassen worked as a writer[3], illustrator[4], children's writer[5], animator[6], and picture book writer[7].
Where did Jon Klassen go to school?
Jon Klassen was educated at Sheridan College[11] and A. N. Myer Secondary School[12].
What awards did Jon Klassen receive?
Honors received include Caldecott Medal[13], Governor General's Literary Awards[14], Kate Greenaway Medal[15], and Member of the Order of Canada[16].