Carter G. Woodson Book Award
6 appearances
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Edition 28 (2001) Winner
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Edition 38 (2011) Winner
Andrea Davis Pinkney
アンドレア・デイビス・ピンクニー
Andrea Davis Pinkney
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1963-09-25 （Washington, D.C., United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Connecticut (raised) → Washington, D.C. (birthplace) → Brooklyn, New York (current residence)
Career
- Occupations
- Children's book author, Editor, Publishing executive
- Active Years
- 1985-
- Affiliations
- Hyperion Books for Children (founder of Jump at the Sun imprint), Scholastic (vice president and editor-at-large, Scholastic Trade Books)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University, Newhouse School | Newhouse School of Public Communications | Journalism | Bachelor of Journalism | 1981–1985 | United States |
Syracuse University, Newhouse School
Newhouse School of Public Communications
/ Journalism
Degree:
Bachelor of Journalism
Period:
1981–1985
Year of Graduation:
1985
Country:
United States
Bachelor's degree in journalism. Later served as a member of the Newhouse School's Board of Trustees.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Carter G. Woodson Book Award | — | — | National Council for the Social Studies | Winner |
| 2013 | Coretta Scott King Award | — | — | American Library Association (ALA) | Winner |
| — | The George Arents Award | — | — | Syracuse University | Recipient |
| 2013 | Medgar Evers College Lifetime Achievement Award | — | — | Medgar Evers College | Recipient |
Carter G. Woodson Book Award
2011
Organization:
National Council for the Social Studies
Result:
Winner
Coretta Scott King Award
2013
Organization:
American Library Association (ALA)
Result:
Winner
The George Arents Award
Organization:
Syracuse University
Result:
Recipient
Medgar Evers College Lifetime Achievement Award
2013
Organization:
Medgar Evers College
Result:
Recipient
Awards & Nominations
Coretta Scott King Award
1 appearances
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Edition 44 (2013) Winner
Works
Major Works
Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
Children's biography / NonfictionA children's biography that presents the life and music of jazz great Duke Ellington.
MusicAfrican-American historyBiography
A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day
Children's nonfictionTells the story of Ezra Jack Keats and the creation of his classic picture book The Snowy Day.
Creative processHistory of picture booksDiversity
Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
Children's biography / HistoricalExplores the relationship between Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia Jackson and their roles in the civil rights movement.
Civil rights movementReligion and musicHistorical figures
Hand in Hand: 10 Black Men Who Changed America
Children's nonfictionProfiles ten Black men who had a significant impact on American history.
Civil rightsHistory educationRole models
Rhythm Ride: A Road Trip Through the Motown Sound
Children's nonfiction / MusicIntroduces the history and cultural impact of Motown music in a road-trip format.
Music historyCultural heritageCommunity
Bibliography
- Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
- A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day
- Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song
- Hand in Hand: 10 Black Men Who Changed America
- Rhythm Ride: A Road Trip Through the Motown Sound
- Sit In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
- Dear Benjamin Banneker
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Narrative-driven children's proseAccessible nonfiction style for historical figuresSensory descriptions of music and culture
- Recurring Motifs
- MusicAfrican-American historyFamily and communityCivil rights movement
Legacy
Andrea Davis Pinkney is known for a wide body of work and publishing leadership that brings African-American culture and history to young readers. Her editorial roles and founding of the Jump at the Sun imprint have been credited with advancing diversity in children's publishing.
Academic Societies
- Syracuse University Alumni Association
Archives
- University of Minnesota, Children's Literature Research Collections (related lecture and recognition)
Trivia
- Her husband is illustrator Brian Pinkney; the two have collaborated on many books.
- She founded the Jump at the Sun imprint at Hyperion.
- She has served as vice president and editor-at-large for Scholastic Trade Books.
- Delivered the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture in 2014.