Norman Bridwell
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Norman Ray Bridwell (February 15, 1928 – December 12, 2014) was an American author and cartoonist best known for the Clifford the Big Red Dog book series.
Early life
Bridwell was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on February 15, 1928, to Leona and Vern Bridwell. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1945 and then moved to Indiana University's John Herron School of Art – Purdue University Indianapolis, and Cooper Union in New York City. Clifford is Scholastic Corporation's official mascot.
Personal life
Bridwell married Norma Ellen Howard in 1958. Emily Elizabeth Merz and Tim were married and had a child named Tim. They had three grandchildren at the time of his death.
From 1969 to his death, the Bridwells lived in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard.
Career
Bridwell built a portfolio and applied for a job as a children's book illustrator, but was rejected by around fifteen publishing houses. An editor at Harper & Row offhandedly suggested that one of his drawings be turned into a tale. The drawing featured a teenage girl and a horse-sized bloodhound, and Clifford the Big Red Dog told the tale. Over 40 best-selling Clifford books, three animated television series, merchandise, a live musical, and a live action film were among the book's many bestsellers. Clifford is Scholastic Corporation's official mascot.
The Witch Next Door, How to Treat Your Monster, and A Tiny Family are among Bridwell's other bestsellers. Over 126 million copies of his books are in print in 13 languages.