Colin Bootman

Colin Bootman has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Almost to Freedom, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor Book. Bootman grew up in Trinidad and the United States. Much of his artwork portrays the rich diversity of experiences among people of African descent. In addition to creating illustrations for books and periodicals, Bootman enjoys teaching students and young artists. He lives in Texas, and can be found on the Web at colinbootman.net.

Books

  • Front cover for Tiny Stitches by Gwendolyn Hooks and Colin Bootman
    Tiny Stitches
    The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
    By Gwendolyn Hooks, Colin Bootman
    Hardcover: $19.95
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    Tiny Stitches

    Tiny Stitches

    The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
    By Gwendolyn Hooks, Colin Bootman
    The life story of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who developed the first procedure used to perform open-heart surgery on children.

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  • Front cover for Love Twelve Miles Long by Glenda Armand and Colin Bootman
    Love Twelve Miles Long
    By Glenda Armand, Colin Bootman
    Paperback: $11.95
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    Love Twelve Miles Long

    Love Twelve Miles Long

    By Glenda Armand, Colin Bootman
    A moving story about young Frederick Douglass and his mother, who walks twelve miles at night from a nearby plantation to visit him.

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