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David Gaadt

David Gaadt is an artist who illustrated one of Molly's Books.

Biography

David M. Gaadt was born January 23, 1943 in Pennsylvania. He attended the Columbus College of Art and Design. He was married with two daughters.

He only illustrated one book in the American Girl series -- the first edition of Happy Birthday, Molly!, which was later redone by Nick Backes. He spent the majority of his life as a portrait artist.

Mr. Gaadt passed in February 2023 at the age of 80.[1]

American Girl Works

See Also

  • Nick Backes, final illustrator (and re-illustrator) of multiple Molly books
  • Chris Payne, illustrator of the first editions of the first three Molly books

References