Comments on: 5 Incredibly Talented Children’s Book Illustrators You’ll Love

By: Troy Johnson

Troy Johnson — Mon, 04 May 2020 21:58:21 +0000

In reply to F" target="_blank" title="https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7283#comment-214">F">https://earthexhibitions.org/media-archive/?p=7283#comment-214">F Jackson. Hi F Jackson, I only picked five Illustrators I could have easily selected 20. I'm definitely familiar with Jerry Pinkney and the work of Brian. I'll go you one better, did you know Jerry's granddaughter, Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, is a children's book illustrator as well: https://aalbc.com/authors/author.php?author_name=Charnelle+Pinkney+Barlow -- Talk about a legacy!

By: F Jackson

F Jackson — Mon, 04 May 2020 01:45:34 +0000

This is an interesting list in that it leaves out Jerry Pinkney who is certainly the most honored African American children’s book illustrator in history. Mr. Pinkney is 80 years-old and still producing the magnificent watercolors that have become his signature in the later years of his nearly 60-year career. Pinkney has a Caldecott Medal and 5 Caldecott Honors, which makes him one of the 3 top recipients of the Caldecott.

Lest anyone think the Pinkney name might fade soon, Jerry’s son Brian is also an accomplished illustrator. Brian Pinkney has a distinctive style that is different from his father’s and sets him apart as an artist. He also has won several awards including a couple of Caldecott Honors.

By: Troy Johnson

Troy Johnson — Fri, 01 May 2020 23:16:39 +0000

Hi Margaret, I’m pleased to have introduced you to the work of Daniel Minter.
Marjorie, so you know better than I how far Children’s books have come.
Does anyone know?
Which was the first book, to win a major award, that was published by a Black-owned publisher, and written and illustrated by Black people?

By: Marjorie Hammock

Marjorie Hammock — Fri, 01 May 2020 13:53:33 +0000

I began looking for Black images for my Black children in the sixties. Snowy Day was appropriate even if the artist was white. Some of us in New York were always looking and demanding for Black books for Black children. Our search arena began to flourish finding The work of Tom & Muriel Feelings and use Of the resources of Augusta Baker—— my how our cache has grown. I continue to collect these beautiful works of art as gifts and to add to my own stash. I am grateful for our contemporary geniuses and wish all well in the struggle.

By: Margaret Bristow

Margaret Bristow — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:15:04 +0000

I loved the five artists mentioned–only one I did not know David Minter.