Robert Lawson

Robert Lawson (1892–1957) was an American writer and illustrator recognized for his significant contributions to children's literature. He is one of the few individuals to receive both the Caldecott Medal, awarded in 1941 for They Were Strong and Good, and the Newbery Medal, earned in 1945 for Rabbit Hill. Beyond his books, Lawson was an accomplished etcher whose diverse body of work is held in major institutions including the Smithsonian American Art Museum.