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“Receiving both the Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award suggests I have succeeded, at least in terms of my own goals, in my intent to make art that moves children.”

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Jerry Pinkney

Jerry Pinkney, born on December 22, 1939, is an accomplished children's book illustrator. His works are renowned for their unique style and exquisite craftsmanship, captivating readers of all ages. more

“Though the blame cannot be placed entirely on publishers, I do think a more diverse pool of editors would go a long way toward broadening the perspective. Our role is to work together to create books that act as wide-open doors - books that allow all children to walk through and feel safe enough to stay.”

Thinking Way Feels Children Long Book Enough Together Walks Roles Doors Perspective Safe Blame Wide Working Together Editors Pool Diverse Publishers Long Way

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“Make it all about the work. Everything else will follow.”

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“I don't think virtue has a downside. I think human nature does.”

Thinking Humans Doe Virtue Human Nature

Author:Catherine Brady

“You don't really have a story until you discover the moment when the pressures on a character force a sudden, abrupt shift in direction and she falls through the net that has so far held her in place.”

Moments Character Stories Fall Force Pressure

Author:Catherine Brady

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