The Work of Jerry Pinkney
Photo Credit: School Library Journal, Flickr, http://www.flickr.com/photos/schoollibraryjournal/3576274073/.
"[My] most favorite [book] is always the work in progress on the drawing board, because my strongest feelings about a particular book are tied to the experience of creating it. I love the act of making marks on paper, and seeing those marks develop into a picture. My intent and hope is to lead the viewer into a world that only exists because of that picture. Many of these speak to my culture, while other works are based on my experience of being Black in America". (http://www.jerrypinkneystudio.com/)
Achievements
Jerry Pinkney has illustrated over 100 children's books.
Wikipedia states that he has a special interest in portraying diversity, often celebrating African-American culture and identity.
His website explains many of Jerry's achievements, including: having his books translated into 11 different languages, sussessful publication in 14 countries, and a Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts awarded by the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University.
More than 30 one-man retrospectives at a variety of venues including the Art Institute of Chicago.
Has exhibited in more than one hundred group shows displayed worldwide.
Has provided illustrations for: the U.S. Postal Service, National Geographic, the 30th Bologna Book Fait, the NASA Art Collection, and the White House Christmas Program.
Has taugh art at: Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, as well as the University of Delaware and the University of Buffalo.
His art is a permanent fixture at the Library of Congress, Delaware Art Museum, and the New York Public Library.
Has featured in The New York Times, Horn Book Magazine, and the CBS Sunday Morning Show just to name a few.
Jerry Pinkney has served as a past trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the Katonah Museum of Art.
Jerry Pinkney speaks at the 2009 National Book Festival. Video Credit: Libray of Congress, YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtyL9mQqV4&feature=PlayList&p=7C28A9547E8C7D79&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=6.
The Books
Of the 100+ works of children's literature, the following are especially remarkable. A complete list of Jerry Pinkney's books is available at: http://www.jerrypinkneystudio.com/.
The Little Red Hen (2006): 2006 Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year by The New York Times.
Ain't Nobody a Stranger to Me (2007): 2008 Teacher's Choices Booklist Award.
The All I'll Ever Want for Christmas Doll (2007): 2008 ALA Notable Book for Children.
The Little Red Hen (2006): 2006 Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year by The New York Times.
Noah's Ark (2002): Randolph Caldecott Honor Book 2003.
John Henry (2004): 1995 Randolph Caldecott Honor Book, 1995 Boston Globe Horn Book Award, & 1994 Parent's Choice Award for Story Book.
Sunday Outing (1994): 1994 Parent's Choice Award for Story Book.
Photo Credit: All book covers were taken from amazon.com.
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