About me
Caldecott medalist Jason Chin is the author and illustrator of many
acclaimed books, including Grand Canyon, Redwoods and Your Place in
the Universe. He received the 2022 Caldecott Medal for Watercress, by
Andrea Wang and a Caldecott Honor, Sibert Honor, and the NCTE Orbis
Pictus award for Grand Canyon. While researching his books, he’s gone
swimming with sharks, explored lava fields and camped with scorpions
at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Jason loves making art, learning
about science and getting outside to hike, bike, ski and explore.