When Chicago native Traci N. Todd was born, her parents decided her
initials should stand for dynamite, just like her father's. He
raised her on Ray Charles and Nina Simone, and her mother read her
every good book. Traci is the author of Nina: A Story of Nina
Simone, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and is also a children's
book editor. She lives in Queens, New York, with her partner.
Shannon Wright is an illustrator and cartoonist based in Richmond,
Virginia. She is the co-creator, with Varian Johnson, of Twins, and
she illustrated two picture books, My Mommy Medicine by Edwidge
Danticat and I'm Gonna Push Through! by Jasmyn Wright. Shannon
graduated with a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, where
she co-teaches a comics course during the summer. To learn more,
visit her online at shannon-wright.com.
Praise for Holding Her Own: Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookRobert F. Sibert Honor BookNew York Public Library Best Book for KidsKirkus Reviews Best Picture-Book BiographyAssociation for Library Services to Children Notable BookCooperative Children's Book Center Best BookBank Street College Best Children's Book, Outstanding Merit★ "An effervescent tribute." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "There's a dearth of books about Ormes for children, and her success is an important part of the history of American comics that is often overshadowed by more familiar names; this bright, informative, and inviting book should start to turn that tide." -- Booklist, starred review★ "An extraordinary picture book biography about an extraordinary pioneer in comics and journalism that deserves a spot on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, starred review
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