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Jerry Pinkney (December 22, 1939 – October 20, 2021) was an American illustrator and writer of children's literature. Pinkney illustrated over 100 books since 1964, including picture books, nonfiction titles and novels. Pinkney's works addressed diverse themes and were usually done in watercolors . In 1994, Pinkney obtained the Boston Globe ...
A site dedicated to the life and work of Jerry Pinkney, a widely respected and awarded Black American children's book illustrator with over 100 titles published. Just Jerry, a star reviewed book about his life, has just been released.
Oct 20, 2021 · Dake Kang/AP. The celebrated illustrator Jerry Pinkney has died. According to his long-time agent Sheldon Fogelman, Pinkney suffered a heart attack today; he was 81. Pinkney was a legend in the...
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Oct 21, 2021 · The New York Times. By Neil Genzlinger. Oct. 21, 2021. Jerry Pinkney, whose evocative illustrations won acclaim in bringing more than 100 children’s books to life, many with Black characters or...
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Nov 5, 2021 · The award-winning American illustrator Jerry Pinkney, who has died aged 81 after a heart attack, produced more than 100 picture books, including contemporary stories and richly imagined...
Oct 20, 2021 · Pinkney won a Caldecott medal and five Coretta Scott King awards for his illustrations of books like The Lion and the Mouse and Their Eyes Were Watching God. He was a legend in the world of children's publishing and a mentor to many artists.
Oct 22, 2021 · Oct. 22, 2021 3:12 PM PT. Jerry Pinkney, a prize-winning children’s book illustrator known for his richly textured images of Black life, fables and fairy tales in works including “The Lion and...
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