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Discover how Kadir Nelson becam a best-selling children's book author and illustrator.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Explore the life and career of Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King-awarded author and illustrator Kadir Nelson.

Author Biography

Michael Byers uses his optimistic and whimsical attitude to create fun, dynamic, and emotionally driven illustrations. His line work is deliberate and full of energy achieving an instant organic feel to his images. Michael loves a great cup of coffee, listening to great music, and watching stand up comedy. He lives in lovely Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with his wife and two cats. When he's not doing illustrations you can find him drawing. Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 60 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade "choose your path" novels and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received two Minnesota State Arts Board grants and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.

Table of Contents

Living a dream -- An early start -- Hope and nobility -- Writing with a goal.

Review

These volumes follow their subjects' lives from childhood to the present, with a focus on their love of reading and creating. . . .Byers's cover portraits and interior art are line-driven and bright. . . .Brief but appealing introductions to titans of children's literature.-- "School Library Journal"

Review Quote

These volumes follow their subjects' lives from childhood to the present, with a focus on their love of reading and creating. . . .Byers's cover portraits and interior art are line-driven and bright. . . .Brief but appealing introductions to titans of children's literature.

Promotional "Headline"

Kids love to learn about the authors of their favorite books. Easy-to-read biographies, fun illustrations, and informative fact boxes will feed a young reader's need to find out more.

Feature

Glossary, Index, More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Photograph(s), Table of Contents

Details ISBN1515735613 Author Michael Byers Pages 24 Series Your Favorite Authors Language English Illustrator Michael Byers ISBN-10 1515735613 ISBN-13 9781515735618 Format Paperback Imprint Capstone Press Audience Age 6-9 Publisher Capstone Press Illustrations Illustrations, color Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-01-01 Place of Publication Mankato, MN Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-01-01 NZ Release Date 2017-01-01 US Release Date 2017-01-01 UK Release Date 2017-01-01 DEWEY B Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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