Go here for a great interview with School Library Journal. Funny, how the world brings us all together. I met Rocco Staino last year on my way back from ALA. Serendipity would have it that he was a writer for SLJ, and ended up doing a feature on me today at the School Library Journal … Read more
Awesomeness…. One of my dreams has always been to be in a collective book with other artists. Thanks to BloomsburyUSA that dream is now a reality. This April look for me in OUR CHILDREN CAN SOAR: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change, my work is alongside some of my favorite illustrators … Read more
To hear a bunch of sleepy award winners (self included) check out the ALA highlights video here
Yesterday my editor called to let me know that I am this year’s recipient of the EZRA JACK KEATS (illustration) AWARD . I am doing the happy dance. Thank you to the New York Public Library (where, ironically, I was doing research when I heard the news) for this amazing and wonderful honor! THE EZRA … Read more
Here are a few pics from the Philadelphia Book Fair this past weekend. This is the best reward! The Philly Book Fair was a great experience. I had the chance to sign lots of books for lots of young readers. At the end of the day, me, Cozbi A. Cabrera, Tonya Cherie Hegamin, and Zetta … Read more
from Zetta Elliot‘s blog: If you’re going to be in or near Philadelphia next weekend, be sure to stop by the annual African American Children’s Book Fair! Saturday, February 7, 2009, 1-3 p.m., Community College of Philadelphia (Gymnasium), 17th Spring Garden Street. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 215-878-BOOK. For an … Read more
Check out a great interview with Don Tate on The Brown Bookshelf. Thanks Don!
What a great day yesterday. For those who missed the webcast of the ALA Youth Media Awards, you can watch the announcements here: Thanks again to the CSK Committee for bestowing such an honor!
Today is one of the best days of my life. This morning at 8AM I received a phone call from The Coretta Scott King Committee to inform me that I am this year’s winner of the John Steptoe Award for New Talent (first female to ever win)! I can’t even begin to tell you how … Read more