Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Goble

Question: Is Paul Goble Native American?

Answer: No he was born in England and now lives in the United States. Though is not Native American, he has been adopted by several tribes.

Question: Does Paul Goble write the stories in the books?

Answer: No, he writes down many Native American stories that are traditionally passed down orally. He then illustrates them and in most cases they are made into a book so all children can learn the stories.

Question: How historically accurate is Paul Goble?

Answer: Early in Paul Goble’s career he did not know as much about specific Native American tribes as he does now so he had some problems with accuracy. He now knows much more about the different tribes and works with Native American’s to make sure he portrays them accurately.

Question: When did Paul Goble become interested in Native Americans?

Answer: Paul Goble became interested in Native Americans at a very young age. He read many books about the different tribes and their traditions. When he was older he came over to the United States to learn more about Native Americans and has been living in the south west ever since.

Question: Has Paul Goble received any awards for his books?

Answer: Paul Goble has received the Caldecott Medal for The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. He has also won praise from the American Library Association, Reading Rainbow and many more.

Question: How many books has Paul Goble illustrated?

Answer: Paul Goble has illustrated over 28 books with new books coming out all the time.