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5 Incredibly Talented Children\u2019s Book Illustrators You\u2019ll Love<\/h1>\n
by\u00a0Troy D. Johnson<\/a>, Founder and Webmaster of\u00a0AALBC.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/pre>\n
\"Book<\/a>
A Snowy Day\u00a0by\u00a0Ezra Jack Keats<\/p><\/div>\n
For children\u2019s picture books, art sells the book.\u00a0\u00a0When an adult is in a store browsing books to be read to a child, the art is what initially gets the shopper\u2019s attention.\u00a0\u00a0Once they flip through the pages, the art is as important as the text in getting the customer to buy the book.<\/p>\n
Children, too young to read, are moved by the art.\u00a0\u00a0Great artwork communicates in ways mere words cannot.\u00a0\u00a0I vividly recall the first time seeing the book,\u00a0A Snowy Day,<\/i>\u00a0by Ezra Jack Keats.\u00a0\u00a0As a little boy, I was excited upon seeing another little boy about my age in an urban setting who looked like me!\u00a0\u00a0Art is powerful.\u00a0\u00a0The importance of seeing yourself reflected in the art should not be understated.<\/p>\n
We are witnessing, perhaps, the greatest period for books featuring Black children.\u00a0\u00a0The picture books available today are fantastic, reflecting a deep and diverse level of talent in illustration, painting, drawing, and mixed media.<\/p>\n
Here are five talented artists producing wonderful books for children today.\u00a0\u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n
Kadir Nelson<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
Nelson\u2019s photorealistic images are simply awe inspiring.\u00a0\u00a0He creates characters that express profound emotion, joy, strength, fortitude, and resilience.\u00a0\u00a0They grab you on a visceral level, then inspire you.<\/p>\n
\"Sample<\/a>
From\u00a0Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans, written and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson (2013, Amistad)<\/p><\/div>\n
Vashti Harrison<\/b><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a brilliant artist and the youngest of this group.\u00a0\u00a0However, her creativity and talent put her on par with the best of the bunch.\u00a0\u00a0Her use of light, and the absence of it, in her book\u00a0Sulwe<\/i>, is a testament to her skill as an artist.<\/p>\n
\"Sample<\/a>
From\u00a0Sulwe\u00a0by Lupita Nyong\u2019o, Illustrated by Vashti Harrison (2019, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)<\/p><\/div>\n
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Starting in May<\/p><\/div>\n
Javaka Steptoe<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Steptoe uses a variety of media to create images for children\u2019s picture books.\u00a0\u00a0His daring and creative use of \u201cfound\u201d objects makes his images quite unique in the world of picture books.<\/p>\n
\"Sample<\/a>
From\u00a0Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, written and illustrated by Javaka Steptoe (2016, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)<\/p><\/div>\n
Floyd Cooper<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Nostalgic and beautiful, Cooper\u2019s images gracefully depict the characters he creates.\u00a0\u00a0Cooper has illustrated dozens of picture books over his long career and is showing no signs of letting up.<\/p>\n
\"Sample<\/a>
From\u00a0Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams\u00a0by Howard Bryant, Illustrated by Floyd Cooper (2018, Philomel Books)<\/p><\/div>\n
Daniel Minter<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Minter is a painter and illustrator whose work has been exhibited domestically and abroad.\u00a0\u00a0He is the illustrator of a dozen books for children and uses contrasting colors to produce visually appealing images.<\/p>\n
\"Sample<\/a>
From Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling Lyons, Illustrated by Daniel Minter (2019, Peachtree Publishers)<\/p><\/div>\n
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