Author · 1892–1957
Robert Lawson
Robert Lawson was an American children's illustrator and writer (1992–1957). Born in New York City.
Our catalogue lists 2 books by Robert Lawson, mostly demon fiction and pirate adventure. They span 1940 to 1956. The most-read is They Were Strong and Good (1940).
Books by Robert Lawson
They Were Strong and Good
Robert Lawson
Captain Kidd's Cat
Robert Lawson
Biography
Robert Lawson (October 4, 1892 – May 27, 1957) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He won the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in They Were Strong and Good in 1941 and the Newbery award for his short story for Rabbit Hill in 1945.