![]() Goble recognized the issue of an Englishman recording the cultural heritage of American Indians. Throughout his long career, Goble focused on Plains American Indian history and retellings of traditional American Indian stories. Goble’s Caldecott winner, The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, is just one of over 40 books in a career extending back to his first title, Red Hawk’s Account of Custer’s Last Battle, published in 1969. In 1979 he received the Caldecott Medal, which is one of the most prestigious awards in all of children’s literature. ![]() Throughout his career, Goble garnered countless awards for his writing and artwork. He moved to the Black Hills of South Dakota permanently in 1977 and became an American citizen in 1984. As a young man he made several visits to the United States to spend time in reservations in South Dakota and Montana. ![]() He also grew up with a deep fascination for the indigenous peoples of North America. He grew up in a family where art and literature were valued and promoted. Author and illustrator Paul Goble was born in England on September 27, 1933. ![]()
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