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.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 2: Colin Bootman
Colin Bootman, award winning author and illustrator is Day 2’s feature of the 2014 28 Days Later hosted by The Brown Bookshelf. His has illustrated many books. Some of his famous books include: Almost To Freedom, In Momma’s Kitchen, A Picture Book of Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Dad, Jackie, and Me.
For more information about Bootman, check out The Brown Bookshelf
His website is http://www.colinbootman.net
28 Days Later Day 22 Daniel Minter
Read about this artist-illustrator at The Brown Bookshelf.
28 Days Later Day 20: Ashley Bryan
Read about this award winning author, illustrator, and poet at The Brown Bookshelf.
28 Days Later Day 19 James Ransome
Read about this award winning illustrator of such books like Uncle Jed’s Barbershop, Visiting Day, and more at The Brown Bookshelf.
28 Days Later Day 14 Ann Tanksley
Read about this wonderful illustrator on The Brown Bookshelf.
28 Days Later Day 2 Christian Robinson
Read about Christian Robinson on The Brown Bookshelf. He is Day 2’s feature in the 2013 28 Days Later.
Grandparents’ Day
Today is designated as Grandparents’ Day. Grandparents should be honored. Their role in the family are/were very important. Grandparents are/were the family historians. During the holidays, the grandparents’ home was the place for family get-togethers. On some occasions, the grandparents were the babysitters. Now grandparents’ roles and responsibiltiies have increased and some are more than babysitters. Some grandparents are raising their grandchildren. For some, the challenges of raising grandchildren are great. Now, more than ever, grandparents need support and encouragement. Let us honor and remember our grandparents today and everyday.
Some books have been written about African American grandparents-grandchildren relationships. Some of these books may still be in print. If not, visit your local library to see if these books are on the shelves and check them out! Unless otherwise noted, most of the books are for PreK-Grade 3.
Smalls, Irene. My Nana and Me
Smalls, Irene. My Pop Pop and Me
Johnson, Angela. When I Am Old With You
Igus, Toyomi. When I Was Little
Velasquez, Eric. Grandma’s Gift
Velasquez, Eric. Grandma’s Record
Greenfield, Eloise. Grandpa’s Face
Greenfield, Eloise. Grandmama’s Joy
Crews, Donald. Bigmama’s
Davis, Tanita S. Mare’s War (grades 7-10)
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