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Jerry Pinkney

About The Author

Jerry Pinkney (1939–2021) illustrated 100 children’s books, and his work earned the 2010 Caldecott Medal, five Caldecott Honor Medals, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five Coretta Scott King Honors, five New York Times Best Illustrated Book awards, and, in 2006, the Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators. Jerry Pinkney’s many acclaimed titles included John HenryMintySam and the TigersThe Ugly Duckling, and Mirandy and Brother Wind. Find out more at JerryPinkneyStudio.com.

Books by Jerry Pinkney