Chris Soentpiet is one of America’s more notable illustrators of children’s books. Since 1995, Chris has completed over 22 books and been honored more than 30 awards from every corner of the country. Besides being a terrific artist, Chris is also a wonderful speaker. To date, Chris has shared his story at over 2,000 events worldwide encouraging people of all ages and nationalities to pursue their dreams.
Chris Soentpiet is a three-time International Reading Award Winner: 1996; 2000; 2002
Chris is honored with the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal in 1996 for “Peacebound Trains”
Chris Soentpiet receives 2000 Jane Adams Award for “Molly Bannaky”
2001 Parent’s Choice Gold Award for “Coolies”
- NAACP Image Awards
- Child Magazine Best Book of the Year 2003
- Parents Magazine Best Children’s Book of the Year 1998
- International Reading Award (IRA)-Teachers’ Choice Award 1996, 2000, 2004
- International Reading Award (IRA)- Notable Book for a Global Society 1998
- Smithsonian’s Notable Book 1995, 1996
- Junior Library Guild Selection 1998, 2001, 2006
- American Library Association (ALA)-Notable Book 1996, 2002
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: Gold Award Winner 2000
- Georgia Children’s Picture Book Award 2005-2006
- The Southeast Booksellers’ Association
- Children’s Book Sense 76 Pick 2004
- Master Reading List, Volunteer State Book Award 2006-2007
- Children’s Literature Choice Book
- Black History Top 25 Pick for Youth 1996
- Book Links Salutes a Few Good Books
- American Bookseller Pick of the List 1996, 1997
- National Parenting Publication Award, Selectors’ Choice
- FOCAL Award Best Book Winner 1999
- Kansas State Reading Circle 2005
- NCSS/CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
- Chicago Tribune Top 10 Children Books 1996
- San Francisco Chronicles Best Book List
- Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 1995, 1997
- Peggy Sharp, Ed.D Pick 2000
- North Carolina Children’s Book Award
- Maryland Children’s Book Award-Nominee 2001
- Nest Literary Classics 2001
- Golden Kite Award Honor 2000
- Texas Bluebonnet Award-Nominee 2000
- American Bookseller Pick of the List 1995, 1996
- New York Public Library Top 100 Titles
- NCSS-CBC Notable Trade Book in Field of Social Studies 1998
- Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Finalist. (runner-up, 2010)
- Skipping Stones Honor Award
