GOOD SUNDAY MORNING, P.O.U.! To kick off President Obama's historical trip to Cuba, enjoy the sounds of Mario Bauza and His Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra... … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
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Saturday Open Thread: Black Children’s Authors and Illustrators
Eloise Greenfield (born May 17, 1929) is an American children's book and biography author and poet famous for her descriptive, rhythmic style and positive portrayal of the African-American experience. After college, Greenfield began writing poetry and songs in the 1950's while working in a civil service job. Since 1971, she has published more than 40 children's books, … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Children’s Authors and Illustrators
Friday Open Thread: Black Children’s Authors and Illustrators
Christopher Dean "Chris" Myers is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. In 1998, Myers won a Caldecott Honor for his illustrations in Harlem. The following year, he wrote and illustrated Black Cat, a book that received a Coretta Scott King Award (2000).In addition to writing and illustrating his own stories, Myers often illustrates books written by his father … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Children’s Authors and Illustrators