David Wiesner

American picture book illustrator and writer (born 1956)
Person human Q650991
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Summary

David Wiesner is a human[1]. Born in Bridgewater Township[2], he… he was born on February 5, 1956[3]. He worked as a writer[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], picture book writer[7], and comics artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,162 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Wiesner was born in Bridgewater Township[2].
  • David Wiesner was born on February 5, 1956[3].
  • David Wiesner was married to Kim Kahng[10].
  • David Wiesner held citizenship in United States[11].
  • David Wiesner's professions included writer[4].
  • David Wiesner worked as an illustrator[5].
  • David Wiesner worked as a children's writer[6].
  • David Wiesner's professions included picture book writer[7].
  • David Wiesner worked as a comics artist[8].
  • David Wiesner was educated at Bridgewater-Raritan High School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to David Wiesner is Tuesday[13].
  • A notable work attributed to David Wiesner is The Three Pigs[14].
  • A notable work attributed to David Wiesner is Flotsam[15].
  • David Wiesner received the Caldecott Medal[16].
  • David Wiesner received the Q140277670[17].
  • David Wiesner received the Q141598073[18].
  • David Wiesner is recorded as male[19].
  • David Wiesner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • David Wiesner's family name is recorded as Wiesner[21].
  • David Wiesner's given name is recorded as David[22].
  • David Wiesner's official website is recorded as http://www.hmhbooks.com/wiesner/[23].
  • David Wiesner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • David Wiesner's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bridgewater Township[2], David Wiesner… he was born on February 5, 1956[3].

Education

David Wiesner was educated at Bridgewater-Raritan High School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], picture book writer[7], and comics artist[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Tuesday[13], a literary work[26]; The Three Pigs[14], a literary work[27]; and Flotsam[15], a literary work[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Caldecott Medal[16], a literary award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1938[31]; Q140277670[17]; and Q141598073[18].

Personal Life

David Wiesner was married to Kim Kahng[10].

Why It Matters

David Wiesner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,162 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was David Wiesner born?

David Wiesner's place of birth was Bridgewater Township[2].

Who was David Wiesner married to?

David Wiesner's spouses include Kim Kahng[10].

What did David Wiesner do for work?

David Wiesner worked as writer[4], illustrator[5], children's writer[6], picture book writer[7], and comics artist[8].

Where did David Wiesner go to school?

David Wiesner was educated at Bridgewater-Raritan High School[12].

What awards did David Wiesner receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[16], Q140277670[17], and Q141598073[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . abqlibrary.org. Retrieved . abqlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . 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. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Caldecott Medal, Q140277670, Q141598073
    Wikidata description → American picture book illustrator and writer (born 1956)
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ja']
    Douban author id → 4626151
    + 2 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Award received: Q141598073"
  2. 7w ago · Zyksnowy · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Douban author id → 4626151
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  3. 16w ago · Symac · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Caldecott Medal, Q140277670, Q141598073
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Official website → http://www.hmhbooks.com/wiesner/
    Notable work → —
    Instance of → human
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