Tagged Jerry Pinkney
Jerry Pinkney Day
Jerry Pinkney is a rock star. His fans tend to be of the toddler-variety, but he has legions of older die-hard devotees of his work as well—mostly parents, nannies, and a lot of librarians. This week, a new fan is…
Jerry Pinkney books - the 2010s
The 2010s are not complete and already this has been a stellar decade for Jerry Pinkney. In 2016, Jerry was awarded the Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. The Coretta…
Jerry Pinkney books - the 2000s
The 2000s ended with a bang for Jerry Pinkney—and a medal! In 2009, Jerry Published "The Lion and the Mouse", a wordless retelling of Aesop's fable. The book won the Randolph Caldecott medal the following year. The Caldecott is awarded…
Jerry Pinkney books - the 1990s
The 1990s were a prolific decade for Pinkney. During this decade, Jerry retold classic fairy tales, folktales and tall tales. He introduced us to figures from America's past.
Jerry Pinkney books - the 1980s
The 1980s were a productive decade for Jerry Pinkney. He created the artwork to classics books like "Mirandy and Brother Wind", that are still read today.
Jerry Pinkney books - the 1970s
In the 1970s, Jerry Pinkney continued to experiment with his artistic style. By the late '70s, Jerry's art began to show hints of his signature watercolor style.
Jerry Pinkney books - the 1960s
Ever wonder where Jerry Pinkney got his start? It was in the swingin' '60s! Follow the links to find out more about Jerry's early works.
The Official website of Illustrator Jerry Pinkney
The Official website of Illustrator Jerry Pinkney.
Jerry Pinkney wins 2016 Wilder Award
Author and Illustrator Jerry Pinkney is the winner of the 2016 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the United States, whose books have made a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for…
Jerry Pinkney discusses "The Lion & The Mouse"
Video of author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney discussing his stunning (and New York Times bestselling!) wordless picture book, "The Lion & The Mouse", winner of the Caldecott Medal!
Jerry Pinkney 2016 recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement
Jerry Pinkney is the recipient of the 2016 Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The announcement was made by the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits held January…
Jerry Pinkney
Philadelphia born and raised, Jerry Pinkney is one of the most beloved artists in children’s literature, illustrating more than 100 books that have delighted children—and adults—for generations. This year, as the American Library…