Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
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Edition 24 (2024) Nominee
Shannon Wright
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Shannon Wright
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1994-01-20 （Massaponax, Virginia）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Virginia
Career
- Occupations
- illustrator, cartoonist
- Active Years
- 2015-2024
- Influenced By
- Kelly Alder
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | — | Communication Arts | — | — | United States |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Communication Arts
Year of Graduation:
2016
Country:
United States
Comic classes under Kelly Alder; Teaching Assistant.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Certificate of Merit | — | illustration | Virginia Press Association | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Bobbi Braun Award | — | — | Society of Illustrators | 受賞 |
Certificate of Merit
2015
Category:
illustration
Organization:
Virginia Press Association
Result:
受賞
Bobbi Braun Award
2016
Organization:
Society of Illustrators
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Twins
2021 Graphic novel 240 pagesA graphic novel about twin sisters navigating middle school and identity.
sisterhooddiversityself-discovery
My Mommy Medicine
2019 Picture bookPicture book illustrations about a mother's love.
family lovehealing
Betty Before X
2018 Children's bookBook cover illustration for Betty Before X.
civil rightsBlack history
Bibliography
- Twins
- My Mommy Medicine
- Betty Before X
- Adventure Time #57
- Strange Birds
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- bold lineworkpolitical satirepop art style
- Recurring Motifs
- African-American hairstylesBlack communityfeminismresistance
Legacy
Known for political, feminist, and racial themes in illustrations for TIME, BBC, The Guardian, and children's books.