Jerry Pinkney (born December 22, 1939) is an American illustrator and author of children's books, known for his watercolor illustrations. Since 1964, he has illustrated over 100 books, including picture books, stories, and nonfiction. His works address various themes and have earned him numerous accolades, including the 1994 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the 2010 Caldecott Medal for 'The Lion & the Mouse'. He has also received multiple Coretta Scott King Awards and a lifetime achievement award in 2016, highlighting his significant contributions to children's literature.
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Meaning of the name - Jerry
God will increase
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Jerry Pinkney belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Place of Death: Sleepy Hollow
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Educated At: The University of the Arts
Occupation: illustrator
Spouses: Gloria Jean Pinkney
Children: Brian Pinkney
Employers: United States Postal Service | National Park Service | National Geographic Magazine
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Coretta Scott King Award | Regina Medal | Caldecott Medal | Children's Literature Legacy Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 22, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2023 |
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| Sun | 29 Sagittarius 57 | 0 Capricorn 34 | 24 Pisces 58 |
| Moon | 12 Taurus 50 | 8 Taurus 2 | 7 Gemini 50 |
| Mercury | 9 Sagittarius 26 | 0 Capricorn 45 | 24 Pisces 43 |
| Venus | 26 Capricorn 46 | 21 Scorpio 22 | 8 Taurus 1 |
| Mars | 21 Pisces 41 | 20 Sagittarius 27 | 18 Taurus 37 |
| Jupiter | 0 Aries 7 | 5 Taurus 40 | 15 Aries 17 |
| Saturn | 24 Aries 35 | 2 Pisces 26 | 29 Aries 36 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 30 | 19 Taurus 38 | 19 Taurus 0 |
| Neptune | 25 Virgo 30 | 24 Pisces 57 | 24 Virgo 7 |
| Pluto | 2 Leo 26 | 29 Capricorn 4 | 0 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 26 Libra 2 | 21 Aries 22 | 21 Libra 35 |
| Ketu | 26 Aries 2 | 21 Libra 22 | 21 Aries 35 |
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