Aaron Becker
Aaron Becker received a Caldecott Honor for his debut children’s book JOURNEY, the first of his many best selling wordless picture books, including THE TREE AND THE RIVER, which was awarded the 2024 Carnegie Medal for Illustration. He’s also the creator of YOU ARE LIGHT, the first in a series of novelty board books which utilize translucent colored paper to illuminate their pages. His background in film lend his books an almost cinematic feel, appealing to readers of all ages through their universal themes of wonder, nature, and adventure. Aaron is also the illustrator of Marcie Colleen’s SURVIVOR TREE and Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie’s WE GO SLOW, which was selected as an honor book for the Massachusetts Book Award. In 2013, he was commissioned by the New York Times to illustrate the cover of their annual children’s issue. He has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design and has exhibited extensively throughout his career. A graduate of Pomona College in Claremont, California, he also studied illustration at The Art Center College of Design. Aaron lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife and two daughters. He’s been represented by Linda Pratt since 2010, just prior to the founding of the agency.
Represented by Linda Pratt.
Download a PDF of the artist’s samples here: WPA Becker art samples
