KPL has created a collection in his honor. Born in Ridgefield, Connecticut, Falconer graduated from The Cambridge School of Weston, studied art history at New York University, and studied painting at Parsons School of Design and the Otis Art Institute. Falconer wrote and illustrated the Olivia series of children’s books, chronicling the adventures of a young pig, a series initially conceived as a Christmas gift for his young niece. Rippy said Falconer died Tuesday of natural causes while with family in Norwalk, Connecticut.

He created 30 covers for The New Yorker as well as other publications. Author and illustrator Ian Woodward Falconer, known for his Olivia book series for children, has died. Ian Woodward Falconer (Aug– March 7, 2023) was an American author and illustrator of children’s books, and a designer of sets and costumes for the theater. The series has sold more than 10 million copies, stayed on the New York Times Bestseller List for over a year, and won numerous awards. previous 1 2 next sort by previous 1 2 next Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. The author went on to illustrate and write seven sequels, culminating with Olivia the Spy in 2017. Author and illustrator Ian Woodward Falconer, known for his Olivia book series for children, has died. Books by Ian Falconer (Author of Olivia) Books by Ian Falconer Ian Falconer Average rating 3.84 155,985 ratings 9,299 reviews shelved 237,567 times Showing 30 distinct works. Initially created as a Christmas gift in 1996 for Falconer’s then 3-year-old niece Olivia, the first Olivia book was published in 2000. The author, illustrator, theatrical set and costume designer was 63 years old. Ian Falconer, best known as the illustrator and author of the beloved Olivia children’s book series about a spry and smart young pig, died on Tuesday in Rowayton, Conn.

In Memoriam: 'Olivia' Author Ian Falconer

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