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Jerry Pinkney: An Artist Against the Odds

Jerry Pinkney: An Artist Against the Odds

FromReach Out and Read


Jerry Pinkney: An Artist Against the Odds

FromReach Out and Read

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jerry Pinkney is one of the most celebrated children’s book illustrators of all time. Having illustrated more than 100 books, Jerry won numerous awards including multiple Caldecott medals and Corretta Scott King Illustrator Awards and Honors before his passing. Gloria Pinkney, Jerry’s wife, creative partner, and best friend for more than 60 years, joins us to talk about Jerry’s life, talent, and his relentless drive to show young readers and those with learning disabilities how he became an artist—against the odds.
Released:
Jul 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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