Brian Pinkney
As a child, Brian Pinkney loved drawing pictures on every piece of paper he could find. He also loved watching his father, the legendary illustrator, Jerry Pinkney, illustrate books for children. Brian couldn’t wait to grow up and do the same thing.
Today, Brian Pinkney is the New York Times-bestselling illustrator of nearly 70 books, including two Caldecott Honor Books, The Faithful Friend by Robert D. San Souci and Duke Ellington by Andrea Davis Pinkney, his wife and frequent collaborator.
Brian has been awarded the Coretta Scott King medal, and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award for illustration on three occasions. He is a five-time NAACP Image Award nominee, and has been recognized among the “25 Most Influential People in our Children’s Lives” by Children’s Health magazine.
Not only is Brian a visual artist, he is also a writer who has authored several acclaimed picture books. These include The Adventures of Sparrowboy, winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. And Max Found Two Sticks, hailed by The Horn Book as one of the classic children’s books of all time.
As a fine artist, Brian’s paintings are exhibited vastly in museums and select gallery showings, and are part of many distinguished private collections.
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Curtain up! Light the lights!
Nena wants to be a Diva—with a capital D—just like her mommy, who's a star on Broadway. She wants to sing and act and dance, but knows it will take lots of work—and lots of fun—for all her wishes to come true.
Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze and Caldecott Honoree Brian Pinkney present a showstopping s...Read More
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Ideal for Easter and springtime, an exuberantly illustrated picture book by a New York Times bestselling artist!
Little Chick's mother is all cluck and no action. Mama knows her old nest isn't the cozy home she and her brood need. But whenever she vows to start building a new house, she's distracted—by sweety-meaty worms, crunchy-munchy cricke...Read More
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A Morning or Afternoon with Brian Pinkney
Brian Pinkney delivers a motivating presentation incorporating his books and his artistic process. He uses a powerpoint presentation, student participation and interactive activities to address literacy, diversity, and creative expression.
“Helping a Child Navigate Grief? Open a Picture Book.”
“The Best Children’s Books of 2023”
“12 of the Most Prolific Children’s Book Authors of All Time”
“The Pinkneys Are A Picture Book Perfect, Author-Illustrator Couple”
“The students and teachers are still buzzing from Brian’s inspirational visit. Thank you, Brian, for sharing the messages of wonder, desire, and the lessons you learned from watching your father. Encouraging the students to write their own stories, practice to get good at something, and think outside the box was truly motivating. Brian’s advice to do something you love for a living resonated with everyone. The students left feeling empowered and excited about their own creative potential. Brian’s visit has made a lasting impact, and we look forward to partnering with him in the future.”
— Murielle, Browning School LibrarianPraise for the work of Brian Pinkney:
“Pinkney’s animated chickens, scurrying and fluttering in great swaths of marigold and orange, impart abundant joy.”
— The New York Times Book Review on Busy-Busy Little Chick“Pinkney provides impressionistic swirls of color that bleed out of the figures of Mama Nsoso and her baby chicks, washing into backgrounds and giving a toasty warmth, as well as a mystical timelessness, to the story that will invite kids to browse through it independently.”
— Booklist on Busy-Busy Little Chick“Loose, wispy black line art with pastel-toned washes playfully convey Nena’s constant motion and exuberance as she describes her day.”
— Publishers Weekly on Little DivaBook This Speaker
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