Coretta Scott King Award
1 appearances
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Edition 5 (1974) Winner
George Cephas Ford
ジョージ・セファス・フォード
Jōji Sefasu Fōdo
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1936
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- illustrator
- Active Years
- 1973-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Coretta Scott King Award | Ray Charles | イラストレーター部門 | Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association | 受賞 |
Coretta Scott King Award
1974
Work:
Ray Charles
Category:
イラストレーター部門
Organization:
Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ray Charles
1973 Children's biographyA children's biography of Ray Charles, illustrated with acrylic paint.
African-AmericanMusician
Bibliography
- Ray Charles
- The Story of Ruby Bridges
- Wild Wild Hair
- Baby Jesus Like My Brother
- Willie's Wonderful Pet
- Jamal's Busy Day
- Bright Eyes Brown Skin
- The Best Time of Day
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Vibrant illustrations using acrylic paint
- Recurring Motifs
- African-American childrenDaily life
Legacy
Known as the first illustrator to win the Coretta Scott King Award, an American illustrator who contributed to diversity in children's books.
Trivia
- His wife Bernette Ford worked in publishing and died in 2021.