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David Wisniewski, English-American author and illustrator (died 2002)
David R. Wisniewski, was an American writer and illustrator best known for children's books. American children's book writer and illustrator. Won the 1997 Caldecott Medal for Golem. He was best known for children's books as both a writer and illustrator. Wisniewski won the 1997 Caldecott Medal for Golem.
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David Wisniewski was born in 1953. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1953 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.29 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $9,500 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $5,900 | $67,500 |
| Minimum wage | $0.75 | $7.25/hr (federal) |
| Movie ticket | $0.60 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.03 | $0.73 |
| Population | 159.0M | 341 million |
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