Margot Tomes

Margot Ladd Tomes (August 10, 1917 - June 25, 1991) was an American artist and illustrator of children's books.[1][2] Two books that she illustrated were cited by The New York Times as one of the best children's books of the year, Jack and the Wonder Beans in 1977 and If There Were Dreams to Sell in 1984.[2]

Margot Tomes
Born
Margot Ladd Tomes

(1917-08-10)August 10, 1917
Yonkers, New York
DiedJune 25, 1991(1991-06-25) (aged 73)
New York, New York
NationalityAmerican
EducationPratt Institute
Known forIllustrator

Life and career

She was born in Park Hill, Yonkers, New York City cousin of painter Guy Pène du Bois and illustrator William Pène du Bois. She grew up in rural Nassau County. Before illustrating books she designed wallpaper and fabric. In 1959 she illustrated her first book The Breaking Point by Daphne du Maurier before specialising in children's books from 1963; illustrating over 60 during her career.[3] They included books by Jean Fritz (Homesick:My Own Story winning a Newbery Honor), Judith St. George and Aileen Fisher.

References
  1. "Margot Tomes Papers". de Grummond Children's Literature Collection. University of Southern Mississippi. July 2001. Retrieved 2013-06-28. With biographical sketch.
  2. "Margot Tomes, 73, A Book Illustrator". The New York Times. June 27, 1991; retrieved 2013-06-28.
  3. "Houghton Mifflin Reading: Meet Margot Tomes". Retrieved 1 May 2017.

Other sources
  • Fifth Book of Junior Authors & Illustrators, vol. 36, pp. 186–90.
  • Illustrators of Children's Books: 1957-1966, p. 182.
  • Something About the Author, vol. 36, pp. 186–90.
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