Remy Charlip

Remy Charlip (1929–2012) was an artist, writer, choreographer, theater director, teacher, and the author of twenty-nine children’s books. He attended Cooper Union, created a style of choreography called Air Mail Dances, and was a founding member of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Charlip was the recipient of three New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year citations and was awarded a six-month residency in Kyoto, Japan, from the Japan/U.S. Commission on the Arts.

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    Arm in Arm
    Arm in Arm Remy Charlip
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    Thirteen Jerry Joyner , Remy Charlip

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