Brian Pinkney

Illustrator

Birthday August 28, 1961

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Boston, MA

Age 63 years old

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About

Multiple award-winning book illustrator known for his children's book illustrations depicting protagonists from a young nlack American perspective. His work has also been featured in the New York Times Magazine, Women's Day, Business Tokyo and Ebony Man. He publishes studies of works in progress and final designs.

Before Fame

He graduated from the University of the Arts in Pennsylvania. He earned an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. 

Trivia

He has won the prestigious Coretta Scott King Honor four times, the Coretta Scott King Award once, and the Caldecott Honors twice. 

Family Life

He has lived in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife Andrea and their two children. 

Associated With

His dedication to the craft of children's illustration is similar to Adrienne Adams, who has also won the Caldecott Award twice.