Coretta Scott King Award Book Club discussion

CSK awards for Jerry Pinkney as of 19 Feb, 2016:

2016 Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement
2009 illustrator Jerry Pinkney The Moon Over Star Honor
2005 illustrator Jerry Pinkney God Bless the Child Honor
2002 illustrator Jerry Pinkney Goin' Someplace Special Winner
1997 illustrator Jerry Pinkney Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman Winner
1990 illustrator Jerry Pinkney The Talking Eggs Honor
1989 illustrator Jerry Pinkney Mirandy and Brother Wind Winner
1987 illustrator Jerry Pinkney Half a Moon and One Whole Star Winner
1986 illustrator Jerry Pinkney The Patchwork Quilt Winner
1981 illustrator Jerry Pinkney Count on Your Fingers African Style Honor

There is a digital tour of some of Jerry Pinkney's works organized by the Normal Rockwell Musuem
http://www.nrm.org/digital/pinkney/au...

It is currently on exhibit here:
http://www.nrm.org/digital/pinkney/ve...

Here several videos where Jerry Pinkney talks about a specific work of his. The show was at the Phillidephia Museum of art and ran from June 28, 2013 to September 22, 2013.
This exhibition of drawings and watercolors by Jerry Pinkney (American, born 1939) presents an overview of the artist’s long and varied career as a designer and illustrator. Touching upon personal and cultural themes such as the African American experience, the wonders of classic literature, and the wisdom of well loved folk tales, the works in this exhibition celebrate both small yet extraordinary moments as well as significant historical events, reflecting the transformative power of visual storytelling in our lives. Pinkney’s luminous illustrations include work from such classic picture books as The Patchwork Quilt (1985); John Henry (1994); Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman (1996); Black Cowboy, Wild Horses: A True Story (1998); The Old African (2005); and Sweethearts of Rhythm (2009).

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibition...
Here is the web pages for the Atlanta exhibit at the High Museum of Atlanta that ran from October 12, 2013 to January 05, 2014.
https://www.high.org/Art/Exhibitions/...

for more information on Jerry Pinkney see:
http://www.jerrypinkneystudio.com/

Also here is a great Jerry Pinkney auto-biographical video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K0sV...

Did I say, "I really like this video"?

I really like this video. Let us know what you think. Thanks - Jack

The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney is truly amazing. The full-color artwork was prepared using pencil, watercolor, and colored pencils on p.aper. Mr. Pinkney says, "... as an adult I've come to appreciate how both animals are equally large at heart; ..." He illustrations expand and deepen Aesop's fable. His visualization of the fable connects each of the characters to their world and families. This book provides substance to their actions, their gratitude, and their inner lives.

Jerry Pickney was awarded the 2016 Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The Lion and the Mouse provides a perfect example of why the award was given to him. The Lion and the Mouse was the 2010 Caldecott Award winner. Mr. Pickney has received five Caldecott Honor Awards, five Coretta Scott King Awards, and four Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honors.

Age Range: 1 and up