Brian Selznick

American writer and illustrator
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Brian Selznick

Summary

Brian Selznick is a human[1]. His place of birth was East Brunswick[2]. He was born on July 14, 1966[3]. He worked as a writer[4], illustrator[5], puppeteer[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Brian Selznick's place of birth was East Brunswick[2].
  • Brian Selznick was born on July 14, 1966[3].
  • Brian Selznick held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Brian Selznick's professions included writer[4].
  • Brian Selznick worked as an illustrator[5].
  • Brian Selznick worked as a puppeteer[6].
  • Brian Selznick worked as a children's writer[7].
  • Brian Selznick's professions included novelist[8].
  • Brian Selznick's education included a stint at Rhode Island School of Design[11].
  • Brian Selznick's education included a stint at East Brunswick High School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Selznick is The Invention of Hugo Cabret[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Selznick is Wonderstruck[14].
  • Brian Selznick received the Penzberger Urmel[15].
  • Brian Selznick received the Caldecott Medal[16].
  • Brian Selznick received the Inkpot Award[17].
  • Brian Selznick received the Premio Bernard Versele[18].
  • Brian Selznick was a member of Writers Guild of America, East[19].
  • Brian Selznick is recorded as male[20].
  • Brian Selznick's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Brian Selznick's Commons category is recorded as Brian Selznick[22].
  • Brian Selznick's family name is recorded as Selznick[23].
  • Brian Selznick's given name is recorded as Brian[24].
  • Brian Selznick's official website is recorded as http://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/about_brian_bio.htm[25].
  • Brian Selznick's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Brian Selznick[26].
  • Brian Selznick's work location is recorded as New York City[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Selznick was born in East Brunswick[2]. He was born on July 14, 1966[3].

Education

Educated at Rhode Island School of Design[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1877[30] and East Brunswick High School[12], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1958[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], illustrator[5], puppeteer[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Invention of Hugo Cabret[13], a literary work[34] and Wonderstruck[14], a literary work[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Penzberger Urmel[15], a literary award[36], in Germany[37]; Caldecott Medal[16], a literary award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1938[40]; Inkpot Award[17], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1974[43]; and Premio Bernard Versele[18].

Why It Matters

Brian Selznick ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

Works attributed to him include The Invention of Hugo Cabret[45], a literary work[46].

FAQs

Where was Brian Selznick born?

Brian Selznick's place of birth was East Brunswick[2].

What did Brian Selznick do for work?

Brian Selznick worked as writer[4], illustrator[5], puppeteer[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Brian Selznick go to school?

Brian Selznick was educated at Rhode Island School of Design[11] and East Brunswick High School[12].

What awards did Brian Selznick receive?

Honors received include Penzberger Urmel[15], Caldecott Medal[16], Inkpot Award[17], and Premio Bernard Versele[18].

References

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  14. [17] . comic-con.org. Retrieved . comic-con.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . liguedesfamilles.be. Retrieved . liguedesfamilles.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Symac · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Penzberger Urmel, Caldecott Medal, Inkpot Award +1
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  2. 5w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0262454-Selznick-Brian-1966
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, illustrator, puppeteer +2
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