Chris Van Allsburg
Artist

Chris Van Allsburg

Born
1949

Biography

Chris Van Allsburg is the author and illustrator of many celebrated children’s books such as The Polar Express and Jumanji. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Chris Van Allsburg talks about his big breakthrough, his books, and their transformation into movies.
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