- Andrea Davis Pinkney was born September 25, 1963 in Washington D.C.
- Her mother was a teacher and her father was a great storyteller.
- Her parents were also very involved in the civil rights movement.
- Andrea graduated from Syracuse University in 1985 with a degree in journalism.
- She became a magazine editor and later a book editor.
- It wasn't until after she met her husband Brian Pinkney, a Caldecott Honor winning illustrator, that she was inspired to write her own books for children.
- She is a New York Times bestseller and award winner of many books including picture books, novels, historical fiction, and nonfiction.
Quotes:
- I absolutely hope that my books make a positive difference in people's lives. A good example of this would be a book that I wrote entitled Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters. I hope that book introduces readers to some of the most important women in American history who helped bring about equal rights for African Americans. Some of the women in the book include Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks.
- When I'm writing, I do think of who might be reading the books, but it never necessarily occurs to me that someone may actually become inspired. In fact, I'm always a little surprised when I go into a bookstore and see one of my books on the shelves.
Awards:
- Best Arts Feature award Highlights for Children Foundation, 1992
- Parenting Publication award, 1993
- Pick of the List designation-American Booksellers, 1993, for Seven Candles for Kwanzaa
- Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
- National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book Council, 1994, for Dear Benjamin Banneker
- Notable Book citations, Society of School Librarians International, and American Library Association Notable Book, both 1996, both for Bill Picket: Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy;
- Coretta Scott King award, 1999, and Caldecott Honor citation, both for Duke Ellington.
Books:
 | Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song by Andrea Davis Pinkney expected publication 2013 | |
 | Profiles #6: Peace Warriors by Andrea Davis Pinkney expected publication 2013 | |
 | With the Might of Angels: The Diary of Dawnie Rae Johnson, Hadley, Virginia, 1954 by Andrea Davis Pinkney published 2011 | |
 | Bird in a Box by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Sean Qualls published 2011 — 8 editions | |
 | Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 2010 — 2 editions | |
 | Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 2009 | |
 | Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 2008 — 2 editions | |
 | Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 2006 | |
 | Sleeping Cutie by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 2004 — 2 editions | |
 | Fishing Day by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Shane Evans , Shane W. Evans published 2003 — 2 editions | |
 | Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 2002 — 3 editions | |
 | Mim's Christmas Jam by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 2001 | |
 | Abraham Lincoln: Letters from Slave Girl by Andrea Davis Pinkney published 2001 | |
 | Dear Mr. President Abraham Lincoln: Letters from a Slave Girl by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Live Oak Media , George Guidall , Tom Stechshult published 2001 — 2 editions | |
 | Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Stephen Alcorn published 2000 — 4 editions | |
 | Raven in a Dove House by Andrea Davis Pinkney published 1998 — 3 editions | |
 | Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1998 — 7 editions | |
 | Shake Shake Shake: Family Celebration Board Books by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1997 | |
 | Watch Me Dance: Family Celebration Board Books by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1997 | |
 | Solo Girl by Andrea Davis Pinkney published 1997 — 6 editions | |
 | I Smell Honey: Family Celebration Board Books by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1997 | |
 | Pretty Brown Face: Family Celebration Board Books by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1997 | |
 | Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin' Cowboy by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1996 — 6 editions | |
 | Dear Benjamin Banneker by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1994 — 6 editions | |
 | Seven Candles for Kwanzaa by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1993 — 5 editions | |
 | Alvin Ailey by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney published 1900 — 6 editions |
List of Author's Major Works:
• Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa (2002)
• Mim's Christmas Jam (2001)
• Dear Mr. President: Abraham Lincoln: Letters from a Slave Girl (2001)
• Let it Shine! Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters (2000) – Winner of Coretta Scott King author award
• Silent Thunder: A Civil War Story (1999)
• Raven in a Dove House (1998)
• Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and his Orchestra (1998)
• Watch Me Dance (1997)
• Shake Shake Shake (1997)
• Solo Girl (1997)
• Pretty Brown Face (1997)
• I Smell Honey (1997)
• Bill Pickett, Rodeo Ridin' Cowboy (1996)
• Hold Fast to Dreams (1995)
• Dear Benjamin Banneker (1994)
• Alvin Ailey (1993) with Tylania Moore
• Sit-in: How Four Friends Stood Up By Sitting Down (2010)
- "Bird in a Box"
- "Boycott Blues"
Video:
Bibliography of Sources:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw2rJL2YaPw
- http://multiculturallit.wordpress.com/authors/andrea-davis-pinkney/andrea-davis-pinkney-biography/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Davis_Pinkney#Honors.2F_Awards
- http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12981.Andrea_Davis_Pinkney
- http://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Davis-Pinkney/e/B001IXM8BC
- http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/bookwizard/books-by/andrea-davis-pinkney
Book Responses:
Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down
Summary:
This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement.
Andrea Davis Pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the story of these four young men, who followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the "whites only" Woolworth's lunch counter. Brian Pinkney embraces a new artistic style, creating expressive paintings filled with emotion that mirror the hope, strength, and determination that fueled the dreams of not only these four young men, but also countless others. (Good Reads)
Andrea Davis Pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the story of these four young men, who followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the "whites only" Woolworth's lunch counter. Brian Pinkney embraces a new artistic style, creating expressive paintings filled with emotion that mirror the hope, strength, and determination that fueled the dreams of not only these four young men, but also countless others. (Good Reads)
Personal Response:
I loved this book. I found it would be a great text to introduce to students while discussing civil rights, activism, and peaceful protest. The illustrations grasp emotion in such a way that intrigues readers to keep turning the pages. I think the author portrays the struggles and immoral events of this time period in an age appropriate way while still depicting the strong emotions of many.
Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
Summary:
A swinging, vibrant picture book about the jazz composer Duke Ellington, by the award-winning duo Andrea and Brian Pinkney. (Good Reads)
Personal Response:
This book was such a great illustration of Duke Ellington's life. This book would be a great tool to inspire students to work hard to follow their dreams. The illustrations are fun and engaging while still portraying the emotions of the musicians and other characters. The style of writing was very smooth and rhythmic. It was a great book for information. The author and illustrator make you feel as if you stepped back into the time period.
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