ABSTRACT
“For me—an illustrator whose subject is the portrayal of black life and black children—it’s important to use the text as a beginning, an opportunity to arouse in myself and express to my readers those human qualities that have helped us to survive this long—those qualities that are positive, full of energy and life force and enthusiasm. I hope these things come out automatically in the work, and inspire and uplift the young people who read the books ….”
