Tomie dePaola
1 series 9 books in order 1 standalone book
1 award & honors · incl. Newbery Honor Book
Thomas Anthony de Paola was born in Meriden, Connecticut. He pursued art from an early age, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1956 from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and later a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1969 from California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. He taught art at several institutions, including Newton College of the Sacred Heart, San Francisco College for Women, Chamberlayne Junior College, and Colby-Sawyer College. He became a full-time author and illustrator in 1978, residing in New London, New Hampshire, and received the Caldecott Honor in 1976 for Strega Nona. He passed away in March 2020.
- Born
- 1934
- Known for
- 26 Fairmount Avenue
Series by Tomie dePaola
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Tomie dePaola · 🏆 1 award & honors
The book recounts Tomie dePaola's childhood experiences growing up in a family that begins building their home at 26 Fairmount Avenue in 1938, during…
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2000 · Tomie dePaola
This second book in Tomie dePaola's autobiographical series recounts his experiences at Miss Leah's Dance School and the preparations his family made…
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2001 · Tomie dePaola
The third in a series of Tomie dePaola's memoirs, On My Way vividly recounts the (mostly) serene days between the end of kindergarten and the…
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2002 · Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola's "What a Year" recounts a first grader's memorable experiences throughout the school year, including his sixth birthday party, first…
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2003 · Tomie dePaola
Author-illustrator Tomie De Paola recounts his experiences at home and in school in 1941 as a boy. The book offers a personal reflection on his…
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2006 · Tomie dePaola
First-grader Tomie dePaola grapples with fear and confusion in the weeks following the attack on Pearl Harbor, as he observes the changes in his home…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Tomie dePaola
Why? is a book in the 26 Fairmount Avenue series that explores the experiences of a young child during World War II. It portrays everyday life…
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2009 · Tomie dePaola
For the duration by Tomie dePaola is a reflective account of a young boy's experiences during wartime, marked by rationing, the absence of familiar…
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Standalone books
Frequently asked questions
How many books has Tomie dePaola written?
We list 9 books by Tomie dePaola across 1 series, published between 1975–2009 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Tomie dePaola's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “26 Fairmount Avenue.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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Awards & honors
26 Fairmount Avenue
- Newbery Honor Book
Honors as recorded by the publisher for Tomie dePaola’s books. Wording is the awarding body’s own — a nomination is listed as a nomination, never as a win.
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