Toni Morrison celebrates her 83rd birthday today! A Nobel Prize winning author, Morrison shares her love for language, meaning, and storytelling through her books. I am personally grateful that I read such books like The Bluest Eye, Beloved, Jazz, Sula, and Tar Baby. To learn about this fascinating woman, click here.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 16: Kelli London
Kelli London, author of seven young adult novels, is spotlighted today in The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later. Her titles include: Charly’s Epic Fiascos, Reality Check, Star Power, Boyfriend Season, Cali Boys, and Uptown Dreams. Her most recent book is the fourth in the Charly’s Epic Fiascos series, Beware of Boys. Read more about this prolific writer here.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 15: Tiki and Ronde Barber
Day 15 features two well known sports figures who are also authors of three picture books: Tiki and Ronde Barber. Their newest books is a series of stories combining sports, teamwork and community: Kickoff and Extra Innings. Read about these exciting authors here.
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 13: Daniel Beaty
Day 13 of the 2014 28 Days Later features multitalented Daniel Beaty, author of the picture book, Knock Knock. To learn more about Daniel Beaty, click here and visit his website: http://www.danielbeaty.com
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 12: Dream Jordan
Dream Jordan, award winning author of Hot Girl and Bad Boy is Day 12 featured author. Read about this incredible young adult author 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 9: Pamela Tuck
Pamela Tucker, author of the picture book As Fast As Words Could Fly is the Day 9 featured author. Read more about Pamela Tucker here:
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 8: Lamar Giles
Lamar Giles, author of Fake ID, a YA thriller. Read more about him and his work by clicking here:
Visit Lamar Giles’ website: http://www.lamargiles.com
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 7: Zetta Elliott
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day is author Zetta Elliott. She was first featured in the 2009 28 Days Later with her book, Bird. Her other books include A Wish After Midnight and Ship of Souls. Her most recent book is The Deep. Read about her and see the book trailer on The Deep on The Brown Bookshelf.
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