Children’s Book Illustration Is Art, And James Ransome Also Wants More

James Ransome just won the Gold Award. He’s “well-known and loved for his illustrations, especially for his many children’s books. But at age 60 he recently earned an MFA, and is developing a parallel career as a painter. His Gold Award was for Who should own Black Art — a painting and book jacket — and his acceptance speech acknowledged some of his influences, including his mentor, Jerry Pinkney, a member of the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.” – NPR

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