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 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 17: Nikki Shannon Smith
The Brown Bookshelf is please to spotlight, Nikki Shannon Smith, the author of a current Little Golden book titled The Little Christmas Elf. You can read about her journey to become a published author here. Visit her website at: http://www.nikkishannonsmith.com
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 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 11: Nana Camille Yarbrough
Award-winning author of Cornrows, Nana Camille Yarbrough, is Day 11 featured author. Although she is known for Cornrows, her other books include: The Shimmershine Queens, The Little Tree Growing in the Shade and Tamika and the Wisdom Rings. Read more about this pioneer author here and her website: http://camilleyarbrough.com
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
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