Katie Davis Papers
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
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.
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.
- 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
- Title
- Katie Davis Papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 2012 February
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
University of Connecticut Library
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