Kęstutis Kasparavičius

Kęstutis Kasparavičius (born June 2, 1954 in Aukštadvaris) is a Lithuanian author and book illustrator of over 60 children's books.[1] His books have been translated into 26 different languages, including Chinese, Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Korean. Kasparavičius is known for his short feel-good stories about various comic characters. Bears, pigs, rabbits, and turtles find themselves trapped in puzzling and thought-provoking situations. Kasparavičius draws children's attention with detailed, colorful, and bright watercolor illustrations that are accompanied by humorous and witty stories.

Kęstutis Kasparavičius
Kęstutis Kasparavičius
Born (1954-06-02) June 2, 1954
Trakų rajonas, Lithuania
OccupationAuthor, Illustrator
NationalityLithuanian
GenreChildren, Family, Fantasy, Humor, Animals
Notable worksStrawberry Day: Mysterious Stories, The Missing Picture, & Rabbit Marcus the Great
Childrenfour children and one grandson
Website
www.kestutiskasparavicius.com

Kasparavičius studied choir conducting at the National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art (1962–1972). He transitioned from music to visual arts and worked on his degree in graphic design at the Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts (1972–1981).[2] He started as a graphic designer at a publishing house where his talent for illustrating was noticed. In 1984, Kasparavičius published his first book. He has four children and one grandson. He lives in Vilnius, Lithuania.[3]

Latest books
  • 2010: Mažoji žiema (The Little Winter, ISBN 978-609-441-001-7)
  • 2009: Baltasis Dramblys: Tolimų kraštų istorijos (The White Elephant, ISBN 978-9955-683-81-0)
  • 2008: Kiškis Morkus Didysis (Rabbit Marcus the Great, ISBN 978-9955-683-66-7). Voted the best Lithuanian children's book in 2009.[4]
  • 2007: Sodininkas Florencijus (Florencius the Gardener, ISBN 978-9955-683-33-9). Voted the best Lithuanian children's book in 2008.[5]
  • 2007: Dingęs paveikslas (The Missing Picture, ISBN 978-9955-683-29-2) "In this mysterious and intriguing tale, a group of animals introduces children to the world of art through the analysis of a painting. The animals have gathered to celebrate the arrival of a work of art, but while they are gone, the painting is stolen. As they search for the culprit and attempt to recover the missing painting, the delightful tale unfolds, allowing young readers to investigate and form their own theories about art." - Barnes & Noble[6]
  • 2006: Braškių diena: paslaptingos istorijos (Strawberry Day: Mysterious Stories, ISBN 978-9955-683-21-6)
  • 2006: Trumpos istorijos (The Short Stories, ISBN 9955-683-04-X)
  • 2005: Kvailos istorijos (The Silly Stories, ISBN 9955-9543-4-5)

Awards and nominations

References
  1. Jubiliejų švęsiantis Kęstutis Kasparavičius (Kestutis Kasparavicius Celebrates Jubilee)
  2. "Member Profile: Kestutis kasparavicius". imagekind. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  3. "Kestutis Kasparavicius". Fine Art America. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  4. Mikšionienė, Rūta (2010-02-22). "Vaikų rašytojas pamokymus slepia po tortais". Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  5. "Readers elected the best books of the year 2008". kamane.lt. 2009-02-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
  6. Barnes & Noble
  7. "Bologna Exposition Artists". Childscapes.com. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
  8. "Children Literature 'Atrapallibres' Award by the Catalan Council for Children's and Young Adult's Books".
  9. "International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honor List 2012".
  10. (in Italian)Premio Acerbi.
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