Illustrator and writer Jon Klassen has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, recognized “for his transformative contributions to children’s literature as an illustrator and author.” He will be awarded the official insignia at a ceremony later this year (date to be announced).

Find a complete list of recipients and background on the Order here.

Jon Klassen grew up in Niagara Falls, Canada, and now lives in Los Angeles, California. He is the Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator of Square, Triangle, I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat, as well as the illustrator of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett; The Dark by Lemony Snicket; House Held Up by Trees by Ted Kooser; Cats’ Night Out by Caroline Stutson; and the first three books in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series.