1. JERRY PINKNEY ILLUSTRATOR
"When I put a line down, the only thing I know is how it should feel..."

2. Jerry’s Bio 65 years old born in Philadelphia, PA
did not do well elementary school years
junior high-meet John Liney, cartoonist (age 12)
High school-Graduated from Commerical Art School at Dobins Vocational School
Meet Gloria in high school who would later become his wife
Attended Philadelphia Museum College of Art (now University of the Arts)
Jerry & Gloria got married while in college
Moved to Boston; worked as greeting card designer, illustrator at a studio, later opened two studio & moved back to NY
live in Westchester County, NY
Has 4 boys & 7 grandchildren

3. Development of Art Style
“When a particular painting gives back what you have in your head, then it's magical!"
Even as a child, Pinkney loved art and his talent was recognized
he imitated his two older brothers as they drew from comic books & photo magazines
John Liney, cartoonist, became his mentor after seeing Jerry draw while at work on the street
well-known for his watercolor illustrations
most artwork created with pencil & watercolor; also uses pastels, colored pencils, Cray-Pas
artwork characterized by rich details and shading
uses models who are costumed appropriately and then photographed to help him compose his illustrations
many of the models are family and friends such as a grandson who modeled for the boy in Sam and the Tiger
call upon family members to model for him

4. A Family Affair Jerry & Gloria Myles & Sandra Pinkney
Brian & Andrea Pinkney

5. AWARDS, HONOR, & ACHEIVEMENT
CALDECOTT HONOR CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD
Miranda & Brother Wind
Miranda & Brother Wind
The Talking Eggs
John Henry
The Patchwork Quilt
Noah’s Ark
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
The Ugly
Duckling
Noah’s Ark
Goin’ Someplace Special
Jerry Pinkney wrote & illustrated Ugly Duckling, John Henry, &Aesop’s Fable himself. All the books he has written received Caldecott Honors

6. UNIQUE INFORMATION ON JERRY PINKNEY
Only illustrator to
receive 4 CSK Awards
Has written 3 books & illustrated them and all have received Caldecott Honor
1st Black Heritage Stamp –
Harriet Tubman Autographed by the stamp designer Jerry;
Designed 11 in all
Created 2 children’s books together:
Back Home & The Sunday Outing
*Main character is Ernestine & Story Setting is Lumberton, NC
Illustrated over 100 children books & 14 novels since 1963

7. Finding the gift in it: Being a slow reader has its advantages,
Jerry Pinkney says with a smile.
I still don't think I'm a great reader. But I read well.
Whereas the fast reader misses a lot of detail,
he is able to slowly digest the story and take it all in.

8. APPLICATION TO TEACHING
Make a Class
Patchwork Quilt
Materials: cardstock or heavy paper, pieces of colorful squares, markers/color pencils, scissors, glue
Give each student a piece of heavy paper and pieces of colorful squares
Students are to paste squares on paper. They may decorate squares and use colors that are important to them and their family.
Once everyone is finish you can glue them all to a sheet of bulletin board paper and have a class patchwork quilt.
EXTENSION: Students write about why those chose certain colors or patterns.