George Ford (illustrator)

George Ford is an American illustrator.[1] He was the first illustrator to win a Coretta Scott King Award in 1974 for his illustrations in Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis.[2] His wife Bernette Ford worked in publishing.[3][4]

His illustrations for Ray Charles were made using acrylic paint.[5]

Work

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  • Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis (1973)[5]
  • The Story of Ruby Bridges
  • Wild Wild Hair
  • Baby Jesus Like My Brother
  • Willie's Wonderful Pet
  • Jamal's Busy Day
  • Bright Eyes Brown Skin
  • The Best Time of Day[6]

References

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  1. ^ "George Ford". Oxford Reference.
  2. ^ "INTERVIEWS: Ray Charles By Sharon Bell Mathis Illustrations by George Ford". Lee and Low Books. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  3. ^ Sutton, Roger. "An Interview with George and Bernette Ford". The Horn Book. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  4. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (14 July 2021). "Bernette Ford, Who Made Children's Books More Diverse, Dies at 70". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards". Fine Books & Collections.
  6. ^ "George Ford (Illustrator): List of Books by Author George Ford (Illustrator)". www.paperbackswap.com.