by James E. Ransome (Illustrator), James Weldon Johnson (Author)
An award-winning retelling of the Biblical creation story from a star of the Harlem Renaissance and an acclaimed illustrator.
Author Biography
James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) was a civil rights activist and Renaissance man: variously, he was a lawyer, author, poet, songwriter, professor, and even a diplomat in Teddy Roosevelt's administration. Some of his most famous works include the anthem "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" and the novel The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man.
James E. Ransome's numerous accolades include a Coretta Scott King Medal (which he won for
The Creation), two Coretta Scott King Honors, one of which was awarded for
Before She Was Harriet, and an NAACP Image Award. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and collaborator, writer Lesa Cline-Ransome.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.09 x 9.5 x 7.59 IN
Publication Date: December 05, 2023
