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Title details for Just Jerry by Jerry Pinkney - Available

Just Jerry

by Jerry Pinkney
Scott Pinkney
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An inspiring memoir of one of the most acclaimed children's book illustrators of all time, sharing the story of a young artist who finds the courage to follow his passion against all odds.
Jerry's vivid recollections and lively sketchbook drawings of his youth in postwar America tell an inspiring story of how a hardworking boy pursued his passion in less-than-ideal circumstances and became a legendary artist against all odds.
The audiobook includes a PDF of the sketches found in the book — composed in a way that differs from Jerry's intention but still captures his goal.
Jerry Pinkney drew everywhere, all the time. It was how he made sense of the world—how he coped with the stress of being a sensitive child growing up in crowded spaces, struggling with a learning disability, in a time when the segregation of Black Americans was the norm. Only drawing could offer him a sense of calm, control, and confidence. When friends and siblings teased him about having the nickname "Jerry" as his only name, his mother always said, "Just 'Jerry' is enough. He'll make something of that name someday." And so he did, eventually becoming one of the most celebrated children's book illustrators of all time and paving the way for countless other Black artists.

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Publisher: Hachette Audio Edition: Unabridged
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  • ISBN: 9781668621257
  • File size: 59803 KB
  • Release date: January 17, 2023
  • Duration: 02:04:35
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OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Art Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.1
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4-5

An inspiring memoir of one of the most acclaimed children's book illustrators of all time, sharing the story of a young artist who finds the courage to follow his passion against all odds.
Jerry's vivid recollections and lively sketchbook drawings of his youth in postwar America tell an inspiring story of how a hardworking boy pursued his passion in less-than-ideal circumstances and became a legendary artist against all odds.
The audiobook includes a PDF of the sketches found in the book — composed in a way that differs from Jerry's intention but still captures his goal.
Jerry Pinkney drew everywhere, all the time. It was how he made sense of the world—how he coped with the stress of being a sensitive child growing up in crowded spaces, struggling with a learning disability, in a time when the segregation of Black Americans was the norm. Only drawing could offer him a sense of calm, control, and confidence. When friends and siblings teased him about having the nickname "Jerry" as his only name, his mother always said, "Just 'Jerry' is enough. He'll make something of that name someday." And so he did, eventually becoming one of the most celebrated children's book illustrators of all time and paving the way for countless other Black artists.

Expand title description text
Art Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology