Anna Dewdney
Anna Dewdney | |
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Dewdney at a book signing in 2014 | |
| Born | Anna Elizabeth Luhrmann December 25, 1965 NYC |
| Died | September 3, 2016 (aged 50) Chester, Vermont, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, illustrator |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University (BA) |
| Genre | Juvenile fiction |
| Years active | 2005–2016 |
| Notable works | Llama Llama series |
| Website | |
| llamallamabook | |
Anna Elizabeth Dewdney (née Luhrmann; December 25, 1965 – September 3, 2016) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. The first book she wrote and illustrated, Llama Llama Red Pajama, received critical acclaim in 2005. She wrote numerous other books in the Llama Llama series, which have all been New York Times bestsellers. Her work has been adapted into stage plays, dance performances, musicals, and an animated television series for Netflix. Many states and non-profits use her books for literacy campaigns and programs, including the Library of Congress.