“Ring with the Harmonies of Liberty” giclee

Posted on Feb 10, 2011 in Books, EAOC, Sale, Shop, Shop

Hello collectors! I am finally releasing my first fine art giclee in the “Lift Every Voice and Sing” series. Eventually I plan to launch a site that houses all of the prints and upcoming images but in the meantime, this first print is currently available in my Etsy shop. 22 x 30″ Giclee printed on […]

…9 Days Later

Posted on Feb 8, 2010 in Art, Books, Illustration, Interviews, Uncategorized

Today is the day I am featured on The Brown Bookshelf. Check out 28 Days Later for a lengthy interview avec moi and a sneak peak at my new book. Thanks Don for a great interview, and special thanks for that magic wand trick…hilarious.

28 Days Later!

Posted on Jan 31, 2010 in Art, Awards, Books, Illustration, Media

I am honored this year to be a part of The Brown Bookshelf’s 28 Days Later Campaign! The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers. Their flagship initiative of is 28 Days Later, a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade […]

The Brown Bookshelf

Posted on Jan 19, 2009 in Books, Fieldwork, Illustration, Interviews, Media, Reviews

Great news, BIRD has been selected as a finalist for The Brown Bookshelf’s 28 Days Later Contest. Hurray! Here is an excerpt from the letter sent to Zetta Elliott announcing the great news: 28 Days Later is our much-anticipated initiative that will celebrate vanguard Black children’s book authors and emerging and established African-American authors who […]