Quentin Blake
Born in
Sidcup,
Kent
Born on 16th of December
1932
Died in 000
Born 1932 - English artist, illustrator and teacher.
Studied at Downing College, Cambridge. Illustrated a wide range of children’s authors including Roald Dahl, Joan Aiken and Michael Rosen. His books include Mr Magnolia (1980) and Zagazoo (1998). Appointed Children’s Laureate in 1999.
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