Children's book illustrator Jerry Pinkney poses in front of two of his illustrations in 2016, at the City Hall in Philadelphia. Dake Kang/AP hide caption toggle caption Dake Kang/AP Obituaries Jerry Pinkney, the beloved, award-winning children's book illustrator, has died at 81 October 20, 2021 • The Caldecott Medal winner died of a heart attack on Wednesday. He was known for illustrating over 100 books for readers of all ages, including The Lion and the Mouse and Their Eyes Were Watching God.
