Javaka Steptoe ist ein preisgekrönter Illustrator und Schöpfer von Kinderbüchern. Sein Illustrationsdebüt "In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall" brachte ihm 1998 den Coretta Scott King Award ein und zeigte seine unverwechselbare künstlerische Vision. Steptoes Werk befasst sich oft mit Themen wie Familie, Identität und afrikanischer Kultur, wobei er kräftige visuelle Stile und lebendige Farben einsetzt, um fesselnde und inspirierende Erzählungen zu schaffen, die bei jungen Lesern Anklang finden.
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.