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“Oge is a shorter nickname for my full name,” shares Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Oge Mora. “It translates in English to ‘God’s time is always best.’ Oge on its own means [...]

From a young age, Kadir Nelson demonstrated artistic skill. With encouragement, apprenticeship, education, and experience, Nelson has become recognized worldwide for his pieces in prominent [...]

Though she always loved drawing and creating, Yuyi Morales never set out to become an author and illustrator. In fact, the idea didn’t occur to her until she was an adult visiting a branch of the [...]

Do you remember checking out “How to Draw” books from the library when you were a child? Chances are they were created by Ed Emberley. Emberley is a prolific artist and author who has created [...]

Rarely are the highest honors in children’s literature for illustration and for text bestowed on the same person. Most recipients are awarded either the Caldecott or the Newbery Medal for a book [...]

Having illustrated more than 80 books for children and written nearly 20 of those, Ed Young is considered a most prolific author and illustrator. However, when one realizes that Young has also [...]