This page lists notable African-American authors and illustrators as well as others from the African Diaspora. Please note that all of the illustrators listed are also authors of well-known books. Many of the authors have illustrated their own works as well. Click on an author or illustrator's name to find out more about them.
*This is not an exhaustive list and is always being updated. If you have a suggestion to add to this list send an email to readingncolor@gmail.com
Authors
Christopher Paul Curtis
Donald Crews
Frederick McKissack
Jabari Asim
Jacqueline Woodson
Kwame Alexander
Nikki Grimes
Nina Crews
Rita Williams-Garcia
Patricia McKissack
Walter Dean Myers
Kekla Magoon
Sharon Draper
Tanita S. Davis
Daniel Jose' Older
Ilyasah Shabazz
Jason Reynolds
Julius Lester
Mildred D. Taylor
Illustrators
*Please keep in mind that many illustrators are also authors
Ashley BryanBryan Collier
Christopher Myers
Eric Velasquez
Faith Ringgold
Floyd Cooper
Kadir Nelson
Pat Cummings
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