Javaka Steptoe est un illustrateur primé et créateur de livres pour enfants. Ses débuts en illustration, "In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall", lui ont valu le Coretta Scott King Award en 1998, démontrant sa vision artistique distinctive. L'œuvre de Steptoe explore souvent des thèmes tels que la famille, l'identité et la culture africaine, en utilisant des styles visuels audacieux et des couleurs vives pour créer des récits captivants et inspirants qui résonnent auprès des jeunes lecteurs.
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.