David McKee

David John McKee[1] (2 January 1935 – 6 April 2022) was a British writer and illustrator. His works were about children's books and animations. He was the United Kingdom's nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006.

David John McKee
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McKee at the Montreuil Book Festival in 2011
Born(1935-01-02)2 January 1935
Tavistock, Devon, England
Died6 April 2022(2022-04-06) (aged 87)
Provence, France
OccupationAuthor, illustrator
Notable work

McKee died on 6 April 2022 after a short illness, aged 87.[2]

References

  1. "David (John) McKee Biography (1935–) – Sidelights". jrank.org. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
  2. "David McKee: Mr Benn and Elmer author dies aged 87". BBC News. 7 April 2022. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-61024415. Retrieved 7 April 2022.