Chris Van Allsburg

Summary

Chris Van Allsburg is a human^[1]. Born in East Grand Rapids^[2], he… he was born on June 18, 1949^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], novelist^[5], children's writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], and science fiction writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,265 views/month, #6,795 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in East Grand Rapids^[2], Chris Van Allsburg…
• Chris Van Allsburg was born on June 18, 1949^[3].
• Chris Van Allsburg held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Chris Van Allsburg's professions included writer^[4].
• Chris Van Allsburg's professions included novelist^[5].
• Chris Van Allsburg worked as a children's writer^[6].
• Chris Van Allsburg's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Chris Van Allsburg worked as a science fiction writer^[8].
• Chris Van Allsburg's professions included concept artist^[11].
• Among Chris Van Allsburg's employers was Rhode Island School of Design^[12].
• Chris Van Allsburg was educated at University of Michigan^[13].
• Chris Van Allsburg was educated at Rhode Island School of Design^[14].
• Chris Van Allsburg was educated at East Grand Rapids High School^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Chris Van Allsburg is Jumanji^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Chris Van Allsburg is The Polar Express^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Chris Van Allsburg is Zathura^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Chris Van Allsburg is The Garden of Abdul Gasazi^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Chris Van Allsburg is The Mysteries of Harris Burdick^[20].
• Chris Van Allsburg received the Caldecott Medal^[21].
• Chris Van Allsburg received the Regina Medal^[22].
• Chris Van Allsburg is recorded as male^[23].
• Chris Van Allsburg's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Chris Van Allsburg's Commons category is recorded as Chris Van Allsburg^[25].
• Chris Van Allsburg's given name is recorded as Chris^[26].
• Chris Van Allsburg's official website is recorded as http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com/^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1949-06-18^[30]

• MusicBrainz ID: c5224a98-e6b4-48b7-9f4a-06347ddb7303^[31]

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Origins and Family

Born in East Grand Rapids^[2], Chris Van Allsburg… he was born on June 18, 1949^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan^[13], a public research university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1817^[34], headquartered in Ann Arbor^[35]; Rhode Island School of Design^[14], a private university^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1877^[38]; and East Grand Rapids High School^[15], a high school^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1917^[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], novelist^[5], children's writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], science fiction writer^[8], and concept artist^[11]. Chris Van Allsburg was employed by Rhode Island School of Design^[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Jumanji^[16], a literary work^[42]; The Polar Express^[17], a literary work^[43]; Zathura^[18], a literary work^[44]; The Garden of Abdul Gasazi^[19], a literary work^[45]; and The Mysteries of Harris Burdick^[20], a literary work^[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Caldecott Medal^[21], a literary award^[47], in United States^[48], founded in 1938^[49] and Regina Medal^[22], a literary award^[50], in United States^[51], founded in 1959^[52].

Why It Matters

Chris Van Allsburg ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,265 views/month, #6,795 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

Works attributed to him include Jumanji^[55], a literary work^[56]; Zathura^[57], a literary work^[58]; and The Polar Express^[59], a literary work^[60].

FAQs

Where was Chris Van Allsburg born?

Chris Van Allsburg was born in East Grand Rapids^[2].

What did Chris Van Allsburg do for work?

Chris Van Allsburg worked as writer^[4], novelist^[5], children's writer^[6], screenwriter^[7], and science fiction writer^[8].

Where did Chris Van Allsburg go to school?

Chris Van Allsburg was educated at University of Michigan^[13], Rhode Island School of Design^[14], and East Grand Rapids High School^[15].

What awards did Chris Van Allsburg receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal^[21] and Regina Medal^[22].