Eloise Greenfield

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