African-American Children's Book Writers & Illustrators - AACBWI
2004-2008 Copyright. All rights reserved
No part of these illustrations may be reproduced or downloaded and are owned in part or in full by Homestead Technologies, author, or noted organization.
The Institute of Children's Literature teaches students how to improve their writing skills and market their work to publishers. We are expanding our instructional staff and are looking for published writers and/or accomplished editors to teach writing for children and teenagers via distance learning.
Course materials, instructor guides, and staff support are provided for this part-time position. Instructors work from their current home or office in the US or Canada.
Please consider donating to AACBWI. Member donations $40. Donations will assist in the cost of our first AACBWI Conference in 2009 (more TBD) Member donations are optional at this time.
With the exception of the black/white illustrations, all book covers and drawings are authored/illustrated by
AACBWI members!
Aspire to Inspire!
Welcome to AACBWI !
April - June 2008
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This multicultural children's book, written by Gail Piernas-Davenport tells the story of Shante Keys and how she saves the day for her family's New Year's celebration. Shante finds lucky black-eyed peas!
This book was illustrated by Marion Eldridge and published by Albert Whitman
