Vashti Harrison, 1988
Writers · January 1, 1988
Vashti Harrison
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Vashti Harrison is 38 years old, born January 1, 1988 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Vashti Harrison illustrates and writes stories rooted in Caribbean folklore. Born in Virginia in 1988, the Brooklyn-based writer-filmmaker won the 2024 Randolph Caldecott Medal for her book Big. A Capricorn, she weaves heritage and visual storytelling across picture books, film, and fine art.
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Biography
Vashti Harrison won the 2024 Randolph Caldecott Medal for Big, her acclaimed picture book. Born in Virginia in 1988, she is an American writer, illustrator, and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. Her creative practice spans children's literature, filmmaking, and visual art, all informed by Caribbean heritage and folklore. Writers like Harrison perform across multiple mediums—combining narrative, illustration, and directorial vision to reach audiences from young readers to gallery-goers. As a Capricorn born on January 1, she embodies the zodiac's alignment with new beginnings and disciplined creativity. Her work demonstrates how illustration and writing can be inseparable crafts, each deepening the other's impact.
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Trivia
- Big, her Caldecott Medal–winning book, marks one of the most prestigious honors in children's literature.
- She was born in Virginia and later established her creative base in Brooklyn.
- Her artistic practice integrates Caribbean heritage and folklore into contemporary picture books and film.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Vashti Harrison tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is Vashti Harrison?
- Vashti Harrison is 38 years old (born January 1, 1988).
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- Vashti Harrison was born on January 1, 1988.
- What is Vashti Harrison's zodiac sign?
- Vashti Harrison is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1988.
- What is Vashti Harrison's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Vashti Harrison was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Vashti Harrison from?
- Vashti Harrison is from United States.
- What does Vashti Harrison do?
- Vashti Harrison is a writer.
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