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
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 6: Michele Wood
Award winning artist, Michele Wood, is Day 6’s featured illustrator of the The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later. Her award winning books are Going Back Home and I See The Rhythm. Read about Wood, her journey, her process and more on The Brown Bookshelf.
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