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Image of Tomie dePaola holding.a book at a book signing

Beloved children’s author, illustrator, and CCA alum Tomie dePaola dies at 85

Media Coverage / March 30, 2020

Tomie dePaola, the prolific children’s author and illustrator behind the enduring Strega Nona tales and more than 270 other books, died Monday, March 30, at age 85. He graduated from CCA with an MFA in 1969.

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Alumnus Tomie dePaola develops stories of service and stillness

America: The Jesuit Review writes that dePaola - known for his "Strega Nona" series - debuts a new children's book.

Manuel Neri sits in front of his sculptures in a black and white photograph

Artist and distinguished alum Manuel Neri dies at 91

Influential Bay Area sculptor Manuel Neri (Alum 1956) passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. The San Francisco Chronicle’s obituary honors Neri’s life and work.

A painting of figures with text, “I’m trying to find myself in your faces.”

Alum spotlight: Interdisciplinary artist Esther Elia

Recent graduate Esther Elia (BFA Illustration 2019) discusses inspiration, interdisciplinarity, and her favorite spots around San Francisco.