The Brown Bookshelf is pleased to spotlight Dr. Gwendolyn Battle Lavert, author of the children’s picture books, Papa’s Mark, The Music in Derrick’s Heart, Off to School, The Barber’s Cutting Edge.
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.
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.
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