A site dedicated to the life and work of Jerry Pinkney, a widely respected and awarded Black American children's book illustrator with over 100 titles published.

Jerry Pinkney (December 22, 1939 – October 20, 2021) was an American illustrator and writer of children's literature. Pinkney illustrated over 100 books since 1964, including picture books, nonfiction titles and novels. Pinkney's works addressed diverse themes and were usually done in …

Oct 12, 2013 · Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney, organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, touches on themes such as the African-American experience, the wonders of classic literature and the wisdom in well-loved folk tales.

In the 1970s, Pinkney’s art for contemporary fiction referenced the real-life experiences of people of color. Book jackets for the Newbery Medal winner, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor, and many others, became the face of living, breathing characters that …

Sep 7, 2024 · Jerry Pinkney changed the course of children’s literature with his brilliant watercolor illustrations. As a founding trustee of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Pinkney’s own work closely aligned with the Museum’s belief in the power of visual literacy.

Over a career spanning 69 years, Jerry Pinkney became one of the most revered and respected children's book illustrators in America, if not the world. His evocative drawings and paintings won him international acclaim and brought more than 100 children's books to life.

Oct 9, 2022 · Honoring the work of Jerry Pinkney—master watercolorist, draftsman, and storyteller—Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of Jerry Pinkney features more than seventy illustrations, dummy books, and working drawings from nine children’s books from 1993 to 2020.

Oct 21, 2021 · Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021) had been illustrating children’s books since 1964. He produced over one hundred titles and was the first solo African-American to win the prestigious Caldecott Medal for picture book illustration.

Woodmere is delighted to present the groundbreaking exhibition, Soul, Sound, and Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney, showcasing master watercolorist and internationally renowned illustrator, Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021) whose 100+ books have inspired millions globally.

Jun 26, 2022 · Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of Jerry Pinkney will feature more than 80 beautiful illustrations and working drawings from nine children’s books spanning 1979 to the present by Jerry Pinkney, one of America’s most renowned children’s book illustrators.