Katie Davis Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2010-0051

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The Katie Davis papers contains web design materials, correspondence, letters from readers, materials from presentations, manuscripts, galleys, story boards, sketches, book dummies and proofs. These materials relate to a number of Davis' books, including: Who Hops?, Who Hoots?, I Hate to go to Bed!, Party Animals, Kindergarten Rocks!, and Mabel the Tooth Fairy. The collection follows the creation of these books from sketches to galleys to finished books. The collection also includes materials on Scared Guy, a design Davis created.

Dates

undated, 1990-2010

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Children's book author and illustrator Katie Davis was born in New York City and educated at the American College of Paris and Boston University. After a career in public relations and advertising that proved unsatisfying, Davis decided to follow her dreams and attempt a career as an artist and designer.

In 1986, Davis started her own company, Dirty Dishes, which sold hand-painted ceramics nationwide. Davis also worked as a designer. One of her designs, a character called Scared Guy, was an international success.

In the 1990s, Davis was inspired by her own family to write and illustrate children's books. Based on a car game she invented to entertain her two young children, Davis came up with the idea for Who Hops?, her first book. Since its publication, Davis has written and illustrated multiple children's books which have been awarded several distinguished prizes. In addition, Davis maintains a website that features podcasts and a blog with helpful tips on writing children's literature and book publishing. She is a frequent guest on the ABC affiliate show, Good Morning Connecticut, where she recommends books for children.

Extent

22.6 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Katie Davis is a Connecticut-based children's author and illustrator. This collection contains original works of art, book dummies, correspondence, and manuscripts that relate to eight of her published works. The collection also includes original art and realia pertaining to a copyrighted character that Davis created called Scared Guy.

Arrangement

Series I : Correspondence, undated, 1997-2010

Series II : Published Works, undated, 1997-2005

Series III : Unpublished Works, undated, 1990-1996

Series IV : Promotional Materials, undated, 1992-2008

Series V : Realia, undated, 1994-1998

Custodial History

Donated to the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center by Katie Davis in 2010.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to children's literature and associated artwork. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

General Note

Published Works:

Missing Title

Who Hops?, San Diego:Harcourt Brace, 1998.
I Hate to Go to Bed!, San Diego:Harcourt Brace, 1999.
Who Hoots?, San Diego:Harcourt Brace, 2000.
Scared Stiff, San Diego:Harcourt Brace, 2001.
Party Animals, San Diego:Harcourt Brace, 2002.
Mabel the Tooth Fairy and How She Got Her Job, San Diego:Harcourt Brace, 2003.
Kindergarten Rocks!, Orlando:Harcourt Brace, 2003.
The Curse of Addy McMahon, New York:Greenwillow Books, 2008.
Little Chicken's Big Day, New York:McElderry, 2011.

Subjects

Authors Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Authors, American Subject Source: Fast
Brochures Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Children's literature Subject Source: Fast
Connecticut (state) Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Contracts Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Dummies (printed matter) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Galley proofs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrations (layout features). Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Illustrators Subject Source: Fast
Monographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Newspapers Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Notes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Photocopies Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Press releases Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Publications (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Sketches Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Works of Art Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
manuscripts (document genre) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus