Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes

Name: Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes
Brand: Scholastic Inc.
SKU: 1338305905
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ISBN: 9781338305906

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03 Jan, 2023

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book - Robert F. Sibert Honor BookAn evocative picture book biography about the prolific life of Jackie Ormes, whose g...

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ISBN-10:

1338305905

ISBN-13:

9781338305906

Publisher

Scholastic Inc.

Dimensions

11.20 X 10.70 X 0.50 inches

Language

English

Awards

Honor Book | 2024 | Coretta Scott King Award
Honor Book | 2024 | Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award

Description

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book - Robert F. Sibert Honor Book

An evocative picture book biography about the prolific life of Jackie Ormes, whose groundbreaking cartoons became some of the first empowering depictions of Black women in America!

Jackie Ormes made history. She was the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the United States. She was also a journalist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist, and she used her incredible talent and artistry to bring joy and hope to people everywhere. But in post-World War II America, Black people were still being denied their civil rights, and Jackie found herself in a dilemma: How could her art stay true to her signature "Jackie joy" while remaining honest about the inequalities Black people had been fighting?

Rising stars Traci N. Todd, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, and Shannon Wright, co-creator of the bestselling graphic novel Twins, have crafted a gorgeous and heartfelt tribute to the indelible legacy of Jackie Ormes, whose life and work still influences illustrators and cartoonists today.

Product Details

ISBN-10

:1338305905

ISBN-13

:9781338305906

Publisher

:Scholastic Inc.

Publication date

: 03 Jan, 2023

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Holding Her Own:

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book

Robert F. Sibert Honor Book

New York Public Library Best Book for Kids

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture-Book Biography

Association for Library Services to Children Notable Book

Cooperative Children's Book Center Best Book

Bank Street College Best Children's Book, Outstanding Merit

★ "An effervescent tribute." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "There's a dearth of books about Ormes for children, and her success is an important part of the history of American comics that is often overshadowed by more familiar names; this bright, informative, and inviting book should start to turn that tide." -- Booklist, starred review

★ "An extraordinary picture book biography about an extraordinary pioneer in comics and journalism that deserves a spot on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, starred review

About the Author

When Chicago native Traci N. Todd was born, her parents decided her initials should stand for dynamite, just like her father's. He raised her on Ray Charles and Nina Simone, and her mother read her every good book. Traci is the author of Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and is also a children's book editor. She lives in Queens, New York, with her partner.
Shannon Wright is an illustrator and cartoonist based in Richmond, Virginia. She is the co-creator, with Varian Johnson, of Twins, and she illustrated two picture books, My Mommy Medicine by Edwidge Danticat and I'm Gonna Push Through! by Jasmyn Wright. Shannon graduated with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she co-teaches a comics course during the summer. To learn more, visit her online at shannon-wright.com.

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Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes

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