Leo Politi
Leo Politi | |
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Leo Politi (left) and Rob Wagner, 1938 | |
| Born | Atiglio Leoni Politi November 21, 1908 Fresno, California, US |
| Died | March 26, 1996 Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Artist, author |
| Education | National Art Institute (Monza, Italy) |
| Genre | Children's picture books; drawings, paintings |
| Subject | Central America, Mexican-America |
| Literary movement | Multiculturalism, pacifism |
| Notable awards | Caldecott Medal 1950 |
| Spouse | Helen Fontes |
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Atiglio Leoni Politi (November 21, 1908 – March 26, 1996) was an American artist and author who wrote and illustrated some 20 children's books, as well as Bunker Hill, Los Angeles (1964), intended for adults. His works often celebrated cultural diversity, and many were published in both English and Spanish.