George Ford is an American illustrator.[1] He was the first illustrator to win a Coretta Scott King Award in 1974 for his illustrations in Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis.[2] His wife Bernette Ford worked in publishing.[3][4]
His illustrations for Ray Charles were made using acrylic paint.[5]
Work
edit- Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis (1973)[5]
- The Story of Ruby Bridges
- Wild Wild Hair
- Baby Jesus Like My Brother
- Willie's Wonderful Pet
- Jamal's Busy Day
- Bright Eyes Brown Skin
- The Best Time of Day[6]
References
edit- ^ "George Ford". Oxford Reference.
- ^ "INTERVIEWS: Ray Charles By Sharon Bell Mathis Illustrations by George Ford". Lee and Low Books. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ Sutton, Roger. "An Interview with George and Bernette Ford". The Horn Book. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil (14 July 2021). "Bernette Ford, Who Made Children's Books More Diverse, Dies at 70". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards". Fine Books & Collections.
- ^ "George Ford (Illustrator): List of Books by Author George Ford (Illustrator)". www.paperbackswap.com.
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