He originally came to the U.S. to produce a film about the 1984 Winter Olympics. When Czechoslovakia boycotted, Peter remained in the U.S. and eventually met Maurice Sendak, who helped Peter start a new career as a children’s illustrator. 

Peter’s 20 books have won multiple awards, including the Caldecott Honor and the New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Some of his most notable books are The Whipping Boy, Follow the Dream, Komodo!, and Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei.

Peter Sís Web Resources:

• Biography of Peter Sís
  Learn more about Peter Sís and his many artistic talents.    
• Interview with Peter Sís
  This interview was conducted by Joseph, 13, and Brandon, 10.