Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults, 3rd edition: A Biographical Dictionary (Garland Reference Library of Social Science)

The new Third Edition of this renowned reference work illuminates African American contributions to the genre of books for children and young adults with the biographies of 121 new authors and artists for a total of 274 in all. The book presents a rich source of biographical data on each individual, covering birthplace, education, their approach to art or literature, career development, awards and honors received, families, and current place of residence. Over 120 photographs of the subjects bring the biographies to life, and nearly 50 covers of important children's books are reproduced in black and white.These special features make it easy to find a wealth of informationThe entries cite publication dates of the subject's books, and many of the narratives are preceded by a personal statement which can serve as an inspirational source to the reader. An extensive tide index lists over 1,250 books by black authors and illustrators, and the book features a handy list of publishers, bookstores, and distributors arranged by state, making it easy for readers to locate books of interest. A listing of annual awards presented to African American authors and illustrators by the Caldecott, Newbery, and Boston Globe-Horn Book award committees and a complete, up-to-date listing of the Coretta Scott King award and honor recognitions enhance the usefulness of this book for parents, librarians, educators, and young readers.