William Grill, 1990
Writers · January 1, 1990
William Grill
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William Grill is 36 years old, born January 1, 1990 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
William Grill illustrated his way to a major children's book award with a debut about Antarctic exploration. Born in the UK in 1990, he's a British illustrator whose first book, Shackleton's Journey, won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2015. The project depicted Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. His second book, The Wolves of Currumpaw, adapted a naturalist's short story. As a Capricorn [birth fact], Grill works in the precise, detail-rich tradition of children's illustration.
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Biography
William Grill is a British illustrator born in 1990. His debut children's book, Shackleton's Journey, chronicled Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition and secured the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2015. The book established him as a major voice in illustrated narrative nonfiction for young readers. His follow-up, The Wolves of Currumpaw, drew from Ernest Thompson Seton's naturalist short story of the same name, originally published in Wild Animals I Have Known. Both projects demonstrate Grill's commitment to historical and natural subjects rendered through meticulous illustration. As a writer and illustrator, Grill creates works that blend rigorous research with visual storytelling. Born under Capricorn [birth fact], his work reflects the sign's association with discipline and long-term vision—each book a sustained artistic investigation. He remains active in British children's publishing.
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Trivia
- Shackleton's Journey won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2015, one of the highest honours in British children's book illustration.
- His debut book illustrated Ernest Shackleton's real Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, blending historical narrative with visual art.
- The Wolves of Currumpaw adapted a story by naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton from the collection Wild Animals I Have Known.
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Expressive and creative. William Grill gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is William Grill?
- William Grill is 36 years old (born January 1, 1990).
- When is William Grill's birthday?
- William Grill was born on January 1, 1990.
- What is William Grill's zodiac sign?
- William Grill is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1990.
- What is William Grill's Chinese zodiac sign?
- William Grill was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is William Grill from?
- William Grill is from United Kingdom.
- What does William Grill do?
- William Grill is a writer.
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