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Kadir Nelson
Kadir Nelson 0000000038009108 Kadir Nelson is a renowned American artist and illustrator with a Bachelor's degree from Pratt Institute. Known for his work with major clients like Sports Illustrated, ...
Alice Dunbar-Nelson
Alice Dunbar-Nelson 0000000081179540 Check out Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson (1875-1935) was an acclaimed American journalist, political act...
Marilyn Nelson
Marilyn Nelson 0000000081267022 Marilyn Nelson, former Poet Laureate of Connecticut, is a three-time National Book Award Finalist, Annisfield-Wolf Award winner, and author of acclaimed titles like 'T...
Lori Nelson Lee
Lori Nelson Lee NONE Lori Nelson Lee, author of children's books like 'Hillary’s Big Business Adventure' and 'Danica Dramatica - Queen Me', introduces entrepreneurship to young readers. Her works are...
Matt De La Peña
Matt De La Peña 0000000439804364 Matt de la Peña, a New York Times Bestselling author, has written six young adult novels and award-winning picture books. He received his MFA in creative writing fro...
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove
Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, Marilyn Nelson, Ishmael Reed, Sonia Sanchez, Yusef Komunyakaa, Afaa Michael Weaver, and Rita Dove MULTIPLE Prominent authors Mark Doty, Martin Espada, Joy Harjo, ...
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 0000000084378609 Vaunda Micheaux Nelson is an award-winning children's author and librarian. She penned “Bad News for Outlaws,” which won the 2010 Coretta Scott King Award, and...
Prince Rogers Nelson and Randee St. Nicholas
Prince Rogers Nelson and Randee St. Nicholas MULTIPLE Prince Rogers Nelson, known as Prince, was an iconic musician celebrated globally. Randee St. Nicholas is an acclaimed photographer and director,...
Nelson George
Nelson George 0000000115805862 Nelson George, born in 1957, is a renowned columnist, critic, journalist, filmmaker, and author of 21 books, including bestseller 'The Michael Jackson Story'. A pioneer...
Adiba Nelson
Adiba Nelson NONE Adiba Nelson is a Black author and speaker who advocates for inclusion. Known for her 2013 children's book, Meet ClaraBelle Blue, which represents her special needs Afro-Latinx daug...
Jill Nelson
Jill Nelson 0000000066956364 Jill Nelson, a seasoned journalist from Harlem, is a graduate of the City College of New York and the Columbia School of Journalism. Her work has graced various publicati...
Havelock Nelson and Michael A. Gonzales
Havelock Nelson and Michael A. Gonzales MULTIPLE Havelock Nelson and Michael A. Gonzales are renowned authors known for their insightful contributions in the field of literature. Havelock Nelson and ...
Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince Rogers Nelson 0000000120964892 Prince Rogers Nelson, known as Prince, was an influential American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. Famous for his eclectic work, flamboyant ...
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela 0000000121447715 Nelson Mandela, born July 18, 1918, was South Africa's first black President from 1994-1999, and ANC party President from 1991-1997. After 27 years in prison, he was r...
Caleb Azumah Nelson
Caleb Azumah Nelson 0000000505162647 A 2021 National Book Foundation “5 Under 35” Honoree Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British-Ghanaian writer and photographer based in London. Known for his n...
Alexis Nikole Nelson
Alexis Nikole Nelson NONE Alexis Nikole Nelson is a Wild Food Maker at BlackForager
Julia Denos
Julia Denos NONE Julia Denos, author-illustrator of the 2016 ALA Notable selection 'Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color', has also illustrated works by Margaret Cardillo and Boni Ashburn. She is now foc...
Gracey Zhang
Gracey Zhang NONE Gracey Zhang, a Vancouver-born illustrator and animator, is known for her storytelling and verse. She's the author of “Lala’s Words” and illustrator of several books. A Rhode Island...
Deloris Jordan
Deloris Jordan NONE Deloris Jordan, mother of NBA star Michael Jordan, is a bestselling children's book author and advocate for families. Known for works like “Salt in His Shoes,” she also contribute...
Jerdine Nolen
Jerdine Nolen 000000006390290X Jerdine Nolen is an acclaimed children's book author known for award-winning works like “Thunder Rose” and “Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Life.” She lives in Ellicott Cit...
Nelson Eubanks
Nelson Eubanks NONE Sure, I'll need the author's bio to make a summary. Could you please provide the information?
Javaka Steptoe
Javaka Steptoe 0000000031897560 Javaka Steptoe, son of award-winning author/illustrator John Steptoe, is a renowned illustrator. Known for using everyday objects and mixed media to create vibrant and...
Evan Turk
Evan Turk NONE Evan Turk is an award-winning author, illustrator, and animator known for his books like “The Storyteller”, “Heartbeat”, and “You Are Home.” He has also illustrated New York Times Best...
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith NONE Nikkolas Smith, a Texan Artivist, picture book author, and Hollywood illustrator, creates influential art that sparks social justice discussions. Known for his NAACP Image Award-n...
Alison Oliver
Alison Oliver NONE Alison Oliver, author-illustrator of “Moon” & over 30 BabyLit board books, including “Anne of Green Gables” with 1.8M+ series copies sold. Also known for “Be Bold, Baby” series. Sh...
Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey
Jerome Pumphrey and Jarrett Pumphrey MULTIPLE Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey are award-winning authors and illustrators known for works like 'The Old Truck' and 'There Was a Party for Langston'. Jerome ...
Vashti Harrison
Vashti Harrison 0000000476987403 Vashti Harrison, born in 1988, is a Virginia-based author, illustrator, and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She has degrees in Media Studies, Studio Art, F...
Kitt Thomas
Kitt Thomas NONE Katelan “Kitt” Thomas is a Lucian-American author-illustrator and graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design. She uses her art to celebrate Black culture and promote inclusion. K...
Yesenia Moises
Yesenia Moises NONE Yesenia Moises is an Afro-Latina illustrator and author, specializing in product design. Her vibrant work highlights diversity in fantasy adventures. She's known for 'Stella’s Ste...
Selina Alko
Selina Alko NONE Selina Alko, a graduate from the School of Visual Arts, is a Brooklyn-based illustrator known for works like My Taxi Ride and My Subway Ride. She resides with her husband, Sean Quall...
Christian Robinson
Christian Robinson 0000000356790294 Christian Robinson is a San Francisco-based illustrator and animator, known for his work with Pixar Animation Studios and The Sesame Street Workshop. He has illust...
Colin Bootman
Colin Bootman NONE Colin Bootman is an acclaimed children's book illustrator and author, known for over 25 works including 'The Steel Pan Man of Harlem'. He's a recipient of numerous awards, such as ...
Katie Kordesh
Katie Kordesh NONE Katie Kordesh is an Emmy-winning illustrator currently working for the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks. She is also the author of her debut picture book, Sam with Ants in His Pants. K...
Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
Charnelle Pinkney Barlow NONE Charnelle Pinkney Barlow, a talented illustrator from Poughkeepsie, NY, studied at the University of the Arts and School of Visual Arts. Granddaughter of renowned childr...
Jerome Pumphrey
Jerome Pumphrey NONE Jerome Pumphrey is a celebrated designer, illustrator, and writer known for multiple acclaimed works like The Old Truck and It’s a Sign!. Collaborating with his brother Jarrett, ...
Daniel Minter
Daniel Minter 0000000030276690 Daniel Minter is an acclaimed painter and illustrator, known for his work in children's books and exhibitions worldwide. He is the illustrator of 11 books and a Coretta...
Eric Velasquez
Eric Velasquez 0000000424545187 Eric Velasquez, an Afro-Puerto Rican illustrator from Harlem, offers a unique cultural perspective in his work. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Velasquez has ...
Nadja Sarell
Nadja Sarell 0000000456663196 Nadja Sarell is a Helsinki-based illustrator with an MA in Dance and a BA in Children's Publishing Illustration. She is a seasoned freelance illustrator and passionate a...
Brittany Jackson
Brittany Jackson NONE Brittany “Bea” Jackson, an award-winning illustrator and alumni of the College for Creative Studies, is renowned for her work in children's book illustration, specifically “Hair...
Illustrator Tabitha Brown
Illustrator Tabitha Brown NONE Tabitha Brown is an illustrator based in Illinois who blends drawings, found textures, and vintage papers to create unique digital‑collage pieces. She received a BFA i...
Jenin Mohammed
Jenin Mohammed NONE Jenin Mohammed, a talented illustrator from Florida, is renowned for her humorous and captivating art. Winner of the 2020 Summer Spectacular Illustration Grand Prize, her unique s...
Steve Parke
Steve Parke 0000000121259052 Prince’s Former Art Director Steve Parke is an award-winning illustrator, designer, and photographer. He worked for Prince for 13 years as his in-house art director...
Jessixa Bagley
Jessixa Bagley NONE Jessixa Bagley is a celebrated author and illustrator known for her award-winning children's books. Her works are lauded for their emotional depth and beautifully detailed waterco...
Sean Qualls
Sean Qualls NONE Sean Qualls is a renowned Brooklyn-based author, artist, and children's book illustrator. Known for his work on 'Dizzy' and 'Freedom Song', Qualls' illustrations also feature in maga...
Daria Peoples
Daria Peoples NONE Daria Peoples-Riley is a children's book author-illustrator, known for works like 'This Is It' and 'I Got Next'. She advocates for children to unapologetically express their dreams...
Chris Raschka
Chris Raschka 000000008396928X Chris Raschka, born in 1959, is a renowned author, illustrator, and violist from Pennsylvania. Notable for his books “Hello, Goodbye Window,” and “A Ball for Daisy,” bo...
Jarrett Pumphrey
Jarrett Pumphrey NONE Award-winning author-illustrator Jarrett Pumphrey, with his brother Jerome, creates acclaimed children's books like “The Old Truck” and “There Was a Party for Langston.” Based n...
Grace Lin
Grace Lin 0000000120166196 Grace Lin is a prolific author and illustrator of over 20 children's books, including the Newbery Honor Book “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” and Geisel Honor Book “Ling...
Corinna Luyken
Corinna Luyken NONE Corinna Luyken, renowned author-illustrator of the New York Times bestseller “My Heart”, “The Tree In Me”, and “The Book of Mistakes”, also illustrates for “Adrian Simcox Does Not...
Tiffany Rose
Tiffany Rose NONE Tiffany Rose, a teacher and author/illustrator, is known for her book 'M is for Melanin'. Passionate about creating art and stories that reflect underrepresented children, she also ...
Kimberly Gee
Kimberly Gee NONE Kimberly Gee is an author-illustrator inspired by her experiences raising twins. She writes about the joy and challenges of parenting, creating books like “Mad, Mad Bear!” and “Toda...
Erika Lynne Jones
Erika Lynne Jones NONE Erika Lynne Jones, a children's book author and illustrator, uses her work to celebrate culture and affirm children's worth. Known for “The Loud Librarian” and based in Dallas,...
Charly Palmer
Charly Palmer 0000000036783693 Charly “Carlos” Palmer is a renowned artist, illustrator, and educator. Born in Alabama and trained in Chicago, he's famous for running a successful design studio and t...
Mirelle Ortega
Mirelle Ortega NONE Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican writer and illustrator based in Los Angeles, known for her work in children's literature and animation. She has illustrated numerous books, including h...
Shane W. Evans
Shane W. Evans 0000000038504360 Shane Evans is a renowned illustrator, artist and designer whose work has been recognized by The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and The Orbis Pictus Award. His illustrat...
Floyd Cooper
Floyd Cooper 0000000063165049 Floyd Cooper (1956-2021) was a celebrated illustrator, recipient of 4 Coretta Scott King Honors, and 10 ALA Notables. From Oklahoma, he pursued his career in NYC post hi...
Bill Murray
Bill Murray 0000000117750359 Bill Murray, a renowned comic artist and illustrator, started at Johnson Publishing Company before founding BAM Productions in 1985. He works with Real Times Media and ha...
Fatti Burke
Fatti Burke NONE Fatti Burke, an Irish illustrator based in Amsterdam, specializes in visual communications. Since graduating from the National College of Art and Design in 2012, she's been freelanci...
Lauren Semmer
Lauren Semmer NONE Lauren Semmer is an acclaimed artist and designer, known for her work in children's book illustration and apparel design. She's the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling ch...
Gladys Jose
Gladys Jose 0000000500478247 Gladys Jose, an illustrator and storyteller, graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Fine Arts. She's known for illustrating books like Library ...
Theodore Taylor III
Theodore Taylor III NONE Theodore Taylor III is an award-winning illustrator and comic artist, known for his work on 'When The Beat Was Born' and the graphic novel 'Garvey’s Choice'. Theodore Taylor ...
Ebony Glenn
Ebony Glenn NONE Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator known for whimsical art that brings joy and magic. She illustrated award-winning books like Mommy’s Khimar, Not Quite Snow White, Beacon t...
Olivia Amoah
Olivia Amoah NONE Olivia Amoah is a children's book illustrator with an animation background. Known for the “Little People, BIG DREAMS” series, her art humorously connects to her African roots. She r...
Otis Redding
Otis Redding 0000000073596889 Otis Redding, hailed as the King of Soul, was a renowned singer, songwriter, and producer. He won multiple GRAMMYs and was inducted into several Halls of Fame. Rachel Mo...
Sara Palacios
Sara Palacios NONE Sara Palacios, a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor recipient known for “Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match”, has illustrated numerous picture books. Holding graphic design, BFA, and MFA d...
Dapo Adeola
Dapo Adeola NONE Dapo Adeola, an award-winning illustrator and designer, is known for his work challenging race and gender norms. Co-creator of the bestselling book 'Look Up!', he also conducts works...
Danielle Murrell Cox
Danielle Murrell Cox NONE Danielle Murrell Cox is a Canadian graphic designer, illustrator, and toy designer. She graduated from Dawson College and gained fame for her self-published coloring books, ...
Dawud Anyabwile
Dawud Anyabwile 0000000035762639 Dawud Anyabwile is an Emmy Award-winning artist and co-creator of the comic series, Brotherman. He has collaborated with Cartoon Network, NBA TV, and Nickelodeon as a...
Jake Alexander and Melleny Taylor
Jake Alexander and Melleny Taylor MULTIPLE Jake Alexander, an award-winning illustrator from England, is known for his works inspired by pop culture and current events. Melleny Taylor, a former Art &...
Kim Holt
Kim Holt NONE Kim Holt is a children's book illustrator with a BFA in Animation, known for her work in 'Today Is Different' and 'A Prayer for Our Country'. She aims to evoke memories through her art....
Kamala Nair
Kamala Nair NONE Kamala Nair, an Indian architect and Illustrator, is renowned for her works inspired by nature, patterns, and architecture. She's illustrated popular books like 'Dear Star Baby', 'Ka...
Nicole Miles
Nicole Miles NONE Nicole Miles, a Bahamian illustrator based in the UK, is known for her global client projects, a nomination for an Eisner Award for her comic 'Barbara', and her illustrations in var...
Sabrena Khadija
Sabrena Khadija NONE Sabrena Khadija is a Sierra Leonean American illustrator known for works inspired by geometry, nature, and femininity. Her illustrations, including 'Ride, Roll, Run' and 'We Have...
Emily Raboteau
Emily Raboteau 0000000036573661 Emily Raboteau, author of 'The Professor’s Daughter' and 'Searching for Zion,' is an award-winning writer renowned for her fiction and essays. She has received numerou...
Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu 0000000108644191 Desmond Mpilo Tutu, former Archbishop of Southern Africa, was a renowned advocate for justice and racial reconciliation. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 and the Pr...
Sharon Bell Mathis
Sharon Bell Mathis 0000000063330251 Sharon Bell Mathis, initially a teacher, became an acclaimed author known for her middle-grade novels and picture books. Her works such as 'Sidewalk Story', 'Tea C...
Nina Crews
Nina Crews 0000000063939702 Nina Crews is a Brooklyn-based children's book author and illustrator, known for her unique photographic collage style. She's been recognized by numerous organizations for...
Tom Feelings
Tom Feelings 0000000063291627 Tom Feelings was a Brooklyn-born author, illustrator, and activist who portrayed the African-American experience through his work. He had a distinguished career, winning...
Donald Crews
Donald Crews 0000000073626339 Donald Crews is a celebrated children's author, known for Caldecott Honor Books like Freight Train and Truck. Living in New York's Hudson River Valley with wife Ann Jona...
Gary Golio
Gary Golio NONE Gary Golio is a multi-talented visual artist, musician, psychotherapist, and author, known for his New York Times-bestselling book about young Jimi Hendrix. His works focus on artists...
Nelda LaTeef
Nelda LaTeef 000000008348432X Nelda LaTeef is an award-winning author and illustrator, known for acclaimed children's books like Animal Village and The Talking Baobab Tree. Her work has received nume...
Brian Pinkney and Jerry Pinkney
Brian Pinkney and Jerry Pinkney MULTIPLE Brian Pinkney is a renowned author and illustrator, known for his children's books. He is the son of Jerry Pinkney, a famed artist and illustrator. Brian Pink...
Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Jeffery Boston Weatherford NONE Jeffery Boston Weatherford, an illustrator and poet, founded Triiibe Worldwide. His debut book, You Can Fly: The Tuskegee Airmen, acclaimed by several organizations, e...
Jessie Hartland
Jessie Hartland 0000000046715571 Jessie Hartland, author and illustrator of popular nonfiction books for kids such as 'How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum' and 'Bon Appetit!'. Recipient of ALA Notable...
C. G. Esperanza
C. G. Esperanza NONE Charles G. Esperanza, a South Bronx native, is a renowned author-illustrator known for his unique fusion of jazz, graffiti, and whimsical truth. Known for his book “Red, Yellow, ...
Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier 0000000046262867 "Bryan Collier is a renowned author and illustrator, acclaimed for his 'breathtakingly beautiful' art by The Chicago Sun-Times. He resides in Harlem, New York City with...
Carole Byard
Carole Byard 000000002482243X Carole Byard is a renowned author and illustrator, known for her contributions to children's literature. Her acclaimed works include Angel City, Black Snowman, Working C...
Ken Wilson-Max
Ken Wilson-Max 0000000027184461 ”I believe it is worth celebrating how people are more similar than different.“ Ken Wilson-Max, originally from Zimbabwe, is a UK-trained designer turned ch...
Christopher Myers
Christopher Myers NONE Christopher Myers, son of renowned author Walter Dean Myers, is an award-winning illustrator with a deep appreciation for storytelling through images. Myers extends his family'...
Muriel Feelings
Muriel Feelings 0000000042175168 Muriel Feelings, born in Pennsylvania, was an educator and author. She taught in East Africa and Brooklyn and collaborated with her illustrator husband, Tom Feelings,...
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Lesa Cline-Ransome NONE Lesa Cline-Ransome, a renowned picture book author, is known for her biography titles like “Satchel Paige”, “Before She Was Harriet”, and more. From Massachusetts, she's worke...
Don Tate
Don Tate 0000000067041350 Don Tate is an accomplished illustrator of over fifty children's books and author of two award-winning titles. He co-founded The Brown Bookshelf and is part of #WeNeedDivers...
Sue Cornelisoon
Sue Cornelisoon NONE Sue Cornelisoon is an author and illustrator from St Charles, Iowa. She enjoys summers at her Minnesota cabin, family time, coaching trampoline teams, wildlife photography, and w...
Tiffany Golden
Tiffany Golden NONE Tiffany Golden is an award-winning author, illustrator, and teaching artist. She won the 2020 New Visions Award and the Judith Tannenbaum Teaching Artist Fellowship. A Spalding Un...
Arouni
Arouni NONE Lynette Arouni (1915-1996) was a respected painter and illustrator, known for her bold, impressionistic style. Born in Montana, she worked in California, Montana, and France, and was the ...