Brian Pinkney

Brian Pinkney is a celebrated illustrator of more than seventy books for children, known for his distinctive scratchboard art style. A two-time Caldecott Honor recipient and four-time Coretta Scott King Award honoree, Pinkney brings dynamic movement and emotion to every page. He is dedicated to creating books that reflect African and African American experiences. Pinkney lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and frequent collaborator, author Andrea Davis Pinkney.