Javaka Steptoe is een bekroond illustrator en maker van kinderboeken. Zijn illustratiedebuut, "In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall", leverde hem in 1998 de Coretta Scott King Award op, waarmee hij zijn kenmerkende artistieke visie toonde. Steptoes werk verkent vaak thema's als familie, identiteit en Afrikaanse cultuur, waarbij hij gedurfde visuele stijlen en levendige kleuren gebruikt om boeiende en inspirerende verhalen te creëren die resoneren bij jonge lezers.
A young African American boy embarks on a heartfelt journey to find the ideal gift for his beloved aunt. This charming tale is infused with warmth and humor, capturing the essence of familial love and the joy of giving. Through his quest, the boy learns valuable lessons about thoughtfulness and the significance of personal connections.
This beautiful book by award-winning author and illustrator Javaka Steptoe celebrates the joy, hope and pride that a new baby brings. In this eight-page chunky board book, bright and bold illustrations celebrate newborns with words of encouragement and love, parents and guardians can tell their baby just how loved they are with this book.
Visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean- Michel Basquiat, written and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Javaka Steptoe.