Ezra Jack Keats

American children's writer and illustrator (1916–1983)
Person human Q5423369
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Ezra Jack Keats

Summary

Ezra Jack Keats is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on March 11, 1916[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 6, 1983[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and children's writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ezra Jack Keats's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
  • Ezra Jack Keats passed away in New York City[4].
  • Ezra Jack Keats was born on March 11, 1916[3].
  • Ezra Jack Keats died on May 6, 1983[5].
  • Ezra Jack Keats held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's professions included writer[6].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Ezra Jack Keats was educated at Thomas Jefferson High School[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Ezra Jack Keats is The Snowy Day[11].
  • Ezra Jack Keats received the Caldecott Medal[12].
  • Ezra Jack Keats is recorded as male[13].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's archives at is recorded as McCain Library and Archives[15].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's given name is recorded as Ezra[16].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[18].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's has works in the collection is recorded as Whitney Museum of American Art[19].
  • Ezra Jack Keats's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Ezra Jack Keats… he was born on March 11, 1916[3].

Education

Ezra Jack Keats's education included a stint at Thomas Jefferson High School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and children's writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ezra Jack Keats is The Snowy Day[11].

Recognition

Ezra Jack Keats received the Caldecott Medal[12].

Death and Burial

Ezra Jack Keats died on May 6, 1983[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Ezra Jack Keats ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (279 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Ezra Jack Keats born?

Ezra Jack Keats was born in Brooklyn[2].

Where did Ezra Jack Keats die?

Ezra Jack Keats died in New York City[4].

What did Ezra Jack Keats do for work?

Ezra Jack Keats worked as writer[6] and children's writer[7].

Where did Ezra Jack Keats go to school?

Ezra Jack Keats was educated at Thomas Jefferson High School[10].

What awards did Ezra Jack Keats receive?

Honors received include Caldecott Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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