Award winning mixed media sculptor, painter, writer, and more is Day 15 featured author. Read about this multi-talented artist/author/illustrator here: http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2015/02/15/day-15-faith-ringgold/
Day 9 28 Days Later Campaign from The Brown Bookshelf: Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Jan Spivey Gilchrist is an award winning author, illustrator, fine artist and lecturer. She is featured in Day 9 28 Days Later Campaign from The Brown Bookshelf. Read about this multi-talented artist here: http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2015/02/09/day-9-jan-spivey-gilchrist/
Day 4 28 Days Later Campaign: R. Gregory Christie
R. Gregory Christie is a multi-award author and illustrator. It is very fitting that the Brown Bookshelf features him in this campaign. Read about this award-winning author and illustrator here: http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2015/02/04/day-4-r-gregory-christie/
Happy Birthday Jerry Pinkney!
On this day in 1939, Jerry Pinkney, a future award winner children’s book author/illusrator was born. Read about this multifaceted and award winning author/illustrator here:
More information about Jerry Pinkney:
Exhibition: http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/787.html
The Pinkney family: http://www.findingdulcinea.com/features/multi-day/net-profiles/6-pinckney-family.html
New York Times Book Review: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/books/review/Sutton-t.html?_r=0
Reading Rockets: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/pinkneyj/featuredbooks
Interview: http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Journals/LA/0916-jul2014/LA0916Conversation.pdf
Bad News for Outlaws
During Black History Month, I like to learn about relatively unknown African Americans, some who may be called “unsung heroes.” One such person was Bass Reeves, an African American Deputy U.S. Marshall. Thanks to award winning author, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, and award winning illustrator, R. Gregory Christie, together they created the book, Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall. This title is available in hardcover library binding, Kindle, audible, and paperback.m
Bass Reeves was born into slavery in 1838. Although he had a tough life, he had a strong sense of right and wrong that many people admired. The Indian Territory was a haven for many outlaws. When Judge Isaac Parker tried to bring order to this territory, he chose Bass to be a deputy U.S. marshal. Bass proved to be the best man for the job.
Bass worked more than thirty years capturing more than 3000 outlaws. His techniques were cunning, respectful, and peaceful. Violence was Bass’ last resort. As a result of Bass’ techniques, he killed only 14 men in the line of duty. To read how he accomplish this, you must read the book.
Nelson’s thorough research of Bass Reeves’ and her storytelling skills is evident at the beginning of the story. Readers will immediately be drawn into the story when they read the first sentence: “Jim Webb’s luck was running muddy when Bass Reeves rode into town.” Christie’s illustration on the next page captures the fear on Jim Webb’s face, and the quiet, solemn demeanor of Bass Reeves chasing him. Young readers will recognize the themes of justice and fairness, and love the large images of Big Bad Bass Reeves and also the fine attention to details. Once you read this story, you will love it too and include it in your collection.
Additional resources, both print and electronic, on Bass Reeves are listed below.
Burton, Art T., Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves
Paulsen, Gary., The Legend of Bass Reeves
NPR: Bad News for Outlaws http://www.npr.org/books/titles/195248918/bad-news-for-outlaws-the-remarkable-life-of-bass-reeves-deputy-u-s-marshal
Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10131675/Was-the-real-Lone-Ranger-black.html
National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/fosm/historyculture/bass_reeves.htm
Times New Record: http://swtimes.com/sections/news/special-reports/bass-reeves-former-slave-lived-unusual-life.html
The Life and Times of Deputy U.S. Marshall Bass Reeves: http://mentalfloss.com/article/33537/life-and-times-deputy-us-marshal-bass-reeves
Activities:
https://childrenslit-socialstudies.wikispaces.com/Bad+News+for+Outlaws+Reinforcing+Activity
http://www.islma.org/2012BluestemResources/BadNewsOutlaws.pdf
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 28: Higgins Bond
Higgins Bond, the illustrator of the Great Kings and Queens of Africa collection, is highlighted today on the last day of the 28 Days Later. It is only fitting that the last day feature a trailblazer and an award winning artist. For more information about her journey, read here.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 18: Christopher Myers
The Brown Bookshelf is pleased to spotlight award winning illustrator, Christopher Myers. Son of Walter Dean Myers, Christopher has made a name for himself with his award winning books like, Harlem, Black Cat, and H.O.R.S.E., A Game of Basketball and Imagination To read more about this talented illustrator, click here.
Christopher Myers also has a facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/myers.studio?fref=ts).
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 14: Theodore Taylor III
Award winning Illustrator Theodore Taylor III is Day 14 Theodore Taylor III. He is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Award for the book he illustrated, When the Beat was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop, written by Laban Carrick Hill. Read more about this recent honoree here.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 10: Eric-Shabazz Larkin
The Brown Bookshelf is pleased to feature Eric-Shabazz Larkin, illustrator of the book, Farmer Will Allen Growing Table, and founder of the Creative School of Thought, a group of artists that produce content for public art and social change. Read his fascinating journey here:
View the book trailer on Farmer Will Allen Growing Table at: https://vimeo.com/70377470
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