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JOHN LEWIS STEPTOE, CREATOR OF AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOKS, was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 14, 1950. He was raised right here on Monroe Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. We've brought his name home to Monroe Street! The Steptoe Family appreciates all your support.
100 GREAT CHILDREN'S BOOKS/100 YEARS MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS was one of the books chosen by children's librarians at The New York Public Library. MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS also chosen as one of the top 10 books to sell as a package collection from the 100 Great Children's Books.
Amazon.com's John Steptoe Page The John Steptoe New Talent Award from American Library Association recognizes and promotes new talent. The Brooklyn Eagle covers the performance of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters in Brooklyn in the summer of 2012 by Dallas Children's Theater. John Steptoe Papers at The University of Southern Mississippi Open Library's John Steptoe Author Page The Wikipedia article on John Steptoe John Steptoe's daughter, Bweela Steptoe, is a clothing designer who designs women's deconstructed clothing. John Steptoe's son, Javaka Steptoe, is also an multiple award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Wendy Watson's Blog: John Steptoe Dallas Children’s Theater Mufaro Returns Home after National Tour Links updated September 22, 2017 |
John Lewis Steptoe, creator of award-winning picture books for children, was born in Brooklyn on September 14, 1950 and was raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of that borough. He began drawing as a young child and received his formal art training at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. He was a student in the HARYOU-ACT Art Program and instructed by the highly recognized African American oil painter, Norman Lewis. He continued his studies at the Vermont Academy, where he was instructed by sculptor John Torres, and by William Majors, a painter acclaimed by the Museum of Modem Art for his etchings and printmaking. His work first came to national attention in 1969 when his first book, STEVIE, appeared in its entirety in Life magazine, hailed as "a new kind of book for black children." Mr. Steptoe, who had begun work on Stevie at the age of 16, was then 18 years old. READ MORE
MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS THE STORY OF JUMPING MOUSE ALL THE COLORS OF THE RACE by Arnold Adoff THANK YOU, JACKIE ROBINSON by Barbara Cohen JEFFREY BEAR CLEANS UP HIS ACT OUTSIDE INSIDE POEMS by Arnold Adoff MOTHER CROCODILE by Rosa Guy The 1989 Milner Award COMPLETE JOHN STEPTOE BOOK LIST
To host an art exhibit of the work of John Steptoe at your school, college, gallery or museum, please
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John Steptoe's daughter and son, designer Bweela Steptoe and writer and illustrator Javaka Steptoe, are available for school visits. They will talk about their father and their childhood experiences growing up with him, posing for his books and learning from his creative outlook. Bweela and Javaka are happy to use their vender's license for visits to New York City schools. Vender number on request. Please email if you are interested in a visit.
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  Dallas Children’s Theater Mufaro Returns Home after National Tour
More information about cities and venues in Dallas Children's Theater 2016-2017 National Tour of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters.
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