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Andy Rash (born April 28, 1972) is an American illustrator, animator, children's book author, and educator.[1] His editorial illustrations have appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Entertainment Weekly, and The New Yorker.[2] Rash is known for his humorous and kinetic style, and for authoring and illustrating numerous children's books.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Rash was born in Kingsport, Tennessee.[1] He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design, earning a BFA in illustration, and later received an MFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.[1][4]
Career
[edit]After graduating, Rash began his freelance career in the late 1990s, producing editorial illustrations for major magazines and newspapers.[4] He has also created animations for clients including Nickelodeon.[1] Rash is the author and illustrator of several children's books, including Eclipse, The Happy Book, Archie the Daredevil Penguin, Ten Little Zombies: A Love Story, and Are You a Horse?[1][3] His work is recognized for its humor, energy, and appeal to both children and adults.[2] Rash has also illustrated books by other authors, such as Daniel Pinkwater, Aaron Reynolds, Bob Balaban, and Kate Messner.[1][4]
He teaches illustration at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Rash lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children.[6][2][3]
Selected bibliography
[edit]As author and illustrator
[edit]- Eclipse (Scholastic, 2023)
- The Happy Book (Viking, 2019)
- Unstinky (Scholastic, 2018)
- Archie the Daredevil Penguin (Viking, 2015)
- Ten Little Zombies: A Love Story (Chronicle, 2010)
- Are You a Horse? (Scholastic, 2009)
- Agent A to Agent Z (Scholastic, 2004)
- The Robots Are Coming (Scholastic, 2000)
As illustrator
[edit]- Fat Camp Commandos by Daniel Pinkwater (Scholastic, 2001)
- Fat Camp Commandos Go West by Daniel Pinkwater (Scholastic, 2002)
- Additional picture books and chapter books by various authors
Awards and honors
[edit]- Eclipse – Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023; Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection; Gold Medal Eureka Award for Children's Nonfiction; 2023 Blueberry Honor Book[1]
- The Happy Book – Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection; Booklist Starred Review[1]
- Unstinky – Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection[1]
- Are You a Horse? – Brown County Book Award[1]
- Agent A to Agent Z – Publishers Weekly Starred Review; Parents' Choice Silver Honor; Amazon Editor's Choice Award[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit][7] [8] [9] [10] [11] </references>
External links
[edit]Andy Rash an illustrator, animator, and creator of children's books.[citation needed]
Picture books
[edit]- Eclipse (Scholastic, 2023) ISBN 978-1-338-60882-3
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Andy Rash". Wikipedia. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Andy Rash". HarperCollins Publishers. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Andy Rash". Penguin Random House. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Andy Rash Biography". JRank Biography. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Andy Rash - Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design". Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the Illustrator: Andy Rash". Read Brightly. April 13, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Andy Rash". HarperCollins Publishers. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Andy Rash". Penguin Random House. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Andy Rash Biography". JRank Biography. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Andy Rash - Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design". Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the Illustrator: Andy Rash". Read Brightly. April 13, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Best Books 2023: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly".
- ^ "Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards".
- ^ "Blueberry Awards 2023 — a staff-created list from Evanston Public Library".