George Ford (illustrator)

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NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States of America
OccupationIllustrator

George Ford is an illustrator in the United States.[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 works in publishing.[3] His illustrations for Ray Charles were made using acrylic paint.[4]

Work

  • Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis (1973)[4]
  • 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[5]

References

  1. "George Ford". Oxford Reference. doi:10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095828304 (inactive 2021-01-05).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of January 2021 (link)
  2. "INTERVIEWS: Ray Charles By Sharon Bell Mathis Illustrations by George Ford". Lee and Low Books. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  3. https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=an-interview-with-george-and-bernette-ford
  4. 4.0 4.1 https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/blog/celebrating-coretta-scott-king-illustrator-awards
  5. "George Ford (Illustrator): List of Books by Author George Ford (Illustrator)". www.paperbackswap.com.

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