Ted Lewin
Ted Lewin | |
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Born | Ted B. Lewin May 6, 1935 Buffalo, New York |
Died | July 28, 2021 | (aged 86)
Occupation | Children's illustrator and writer |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1988–2021 |
Theodore Peter Lewin (May 6, 1935 – July 28, 2021)
Early life
Ted Lewin was born in
In order to finance his education at Pratt, Lewin took on a part-time career as a teenage professional wrestler alongside his brothers. His wrestling career lasted for 26 years, and it inspired him to record his experience by writing I Was a Teenaged Professional Wrestler.[2] He wrestled mainly in the World Wide Wrestling Federation from 1963 to 1968.
In 1994, Lewin's book Peppe the Lamplighter received a
In 2006, One Green Apple, illustrated by Lewin and written by Eve Bunting, won the inaugural Arab American Book Award for books written for Children/Young Adults.[4] One Green Apple tells the story of a young girl who has just immigrated to America from an Arab country and her discovery that her differences are what makes her special.
Exhibits
Some exhibits featuring Ted's work:
- "Ted and Betsy Lewin's World of Picture Books", Brooklyn Public Library, New York, March 4–30, 2004
- "Adventures With Ted and Betsy", Society of Illustrators main floor gallery, June 1 through June 11, 2005
- "Travels with Ted and Betsy Lewin", Children's Museum of Manhattan, New York
- "Around the World with Ted and Betsy Lewin", Pratt Institute Libraries, October 30 - December 2, 2008
Awards
- 1994: National Jewish Book Award in the Children's Picture Book category for illustrating The Always Prayer Shawl[5]
Championships and accomplishments
- Cauliflower Alley Club
- Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award (2001)[6]
See also
- List of Jewish professional wrestlers
References
- ^ Maughan, Shannon. "Obituary: Ted Lewin". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
- ^ a b "Ted Lewin". National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ 2007 Arab American book Award Winners, http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/2007-Arab-American-Book-Award-Winners.id.261.htm
- ^ "Past Winners of the National Jewish Book Award for Children's Picture Book". Jewish Book Council. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
- ^ "Honorees". Cauliflower Alley Club. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Lewin at HouseofDeception.com – representative paintings and drawings
- Ted Lewin at Library of Congress, with 144 library catalog records