Nina Crews

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Nina Crews (born May 19, 1963) is a children's author; she is the daughter of Donald Crews and Ann Jonas, both children's authors and illustrators themselves. [1] She uses photographs and photocollages in her books to illustrate vibrant stories about young children. Crews currently lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York. [1]

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Early life and education

Crews was born in Frankfurt, Germany, while her father was in the U.S. Army. [2]

Crews received a Bachelor of Arts in Art from Yale University. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Books, Nina Crews Children's. "Nina Crews Children's Books". Nina Crews Children's Books. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  2. "Donald Crews, Ann Jonas, and Nina Crews". National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. Retrieved 2024-10-14.