Author · 1908–1996
Leo Politi
Leo Politi was an Italian-American artist and children's writer (1908-1996). Born in Fresno.
Our catalogue lists 2 books by Leo Politi, mostly angel fiction. They span 1946 to 1948. The most-read is Pedro, the angel of Olvera Street (1946).
Books by Leo Politi
Pedro, the angel of Olvera Street
Leo Politi
Juanita
Leo Politi
Biography
Atiglio Leoni Politi (November 21, 1908 – March 26, 1996) was an American artist and author who wrote and illustrated some 20 children's books, as well as Bunker Hill, Los Angeles (1964), intended for adults. His works often celebrated cultural diversity, and many were published in both English and Spanish.