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	Bill Peet Name Bill Peet Birth/Death Dates 1915-2002 Where in Indiana Spencer County--Grandview; Marion County--Indianapolis When in Indiana Childhhood to young adult Notable For As a child Bill Peet spent much of his time drawing pictures. He was awarded a scholarship to study at Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis. He went to work for Walt Disney studios and worked on several animated films including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Song of the South. He wrote the script and helped animate 101 Dalmations. In 1964 he left the Disney Studios to write children's books. His autobiography was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1990. Description Mr. Peet is wearing an open collar shirt and dark sweater. Subject Authors, American Children's literature Artists Cartoonists Motion picture industry Animation Peet, Bill, 1915-2002 Item ID Bill Peet Source of Image BILLPEET@PEETFAMILY - IHS may not reproduce. Digital Collection Notable Hoosiers (DC 010) Bibliography/Notes Information taken from: Bill Peet An Autobiography and About Children's Books.com Copyright Notice Digital image © Peet Family
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