Javaka Steptoe

Javaka Steptoe is the illustrator of Lee & Low's In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall, winner of numerous awards including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and an ALA Notable. His two other picture books, Do You Know What I'll Do? (HarperCollins) and A Pocketful of Poems (Chronicle) have received critical acclaim as well. Steptoe is renowned for his innovative collage constructions. The Jones Family Express is his first book as both author and illustrator. He received his degree in fine arts from Cooper Union in New York City, and currently teaches art to children. The son of the late Caldecott medalist, John Steptoe, Javaka marks his picture book debut with this collection. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. To find out more about Javaka Steptoe, visit javaka.com.


Books

  • In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall
    African Americans Celebrating Fathers
    By Various Poets, Javaka Steptoe
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    In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall

    In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall

    African Americans Celebrating Fathers
    By Various Poets, Javaka Steptoe
    In this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace.

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  • The Jones Family Express
    By Javaka Steptoe
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    The Jones Family Express

    The Jones Family Express

    By Javaka Steptoe
    For as long as Steven can remember, Aunt Carolyn has traveled around the world, and she always sends him postcards from the places she visits.

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