Gloria Jean Pinkney

I was going to write about something else today in regards to diversity, children's literature and education but I was moved by the spirit to share about Mrs. Pinkney instead. Yesterday I told you all how I was fortunate enough to meet the Pinkney's this summer at the Harlem Book Fair here in Buffalo. The Pinkneys were both gracious enough to sign my copies of their books and to take pictures with me. (Thank you Barb!) I was so excited! But what moved me the most was Mrs. Pinkney speaking about her book "In the Forest of Your Remembrance". She also shared many other wonderful things that day but I bought a copy of her book, took it home, read it and my life was forever changed. I strongly suggest that you pick up a copy of her book, read it yourself, with friends, your children or your parents. Aloud. That's right out loud. Nothing soothes the soul more than being read to!

Pinkney, G.J. (2001) In the forest of your remembrance. Phyllis Fogelman Books: New York. ISBN 0-8037-2643-0

Illustrations are by her husband, Jerry Pinkney and her sons, Brain Pinkney and Myles C. Pinkney. All are illustrators and authors in their own right as well.

No go and seize the day!