4th Edition

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults

Edited By Barbara Thrash Murphy, Deborah L. Murphy Copyright 2007
524 Pages
by Routledge

524 Pages
by Routledge

524 Pages
by Routledge

Black Authors and Illustrators of Books for Children and Young Adults is a biographical dictionary that provides comprehensive coverage of all major authors and illustrators – past and present. As the only reference volume of its kind available, this book is a valuable research tool that provides quick access for anyone studying black children’s literature – whether one is a student,... Read more

Acknowledgments  Photograph Credits  Introduction to the Third Edition  Introduction to the Fourth Edition  Foreword  Bibliographical Sources and References  The Dictionary  Appendix 1: Bookcovers and Jacket Illustrations  Appendix 2: The Coretta Scott King Awards  Appendix 3: National Listing of Bookstores  Index of Children and Young Adult Book Titles  Index of Authors and Illustrators  About the Authors

Biography

Dr. Barbara Thrash Murphy is a retired faculty member from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, where she also received a master's degree in elementary education and a doctorate in curriculum and supervision. She has taught child development in the Pittsburgh public schools.

Deborah Murphy is a freelance writer focusing on topics of children and literacy.