"I fell in love with making art because of the images in children’s books."

"As a community arts advocate and gallerist, I always encouraged artists to take every opportunity to “show your work.…"

"I work primarily in collage and mixed media using lost and found papers, objects, and stories. Lately, I’ve been insp…"

"I think the story is the most important thing. Kids (and adults) love stories. The art – its colors, characters, form…"

"I would encourage displays of books about artists (not just Black artists) and making available tools and activities …"

"Absolutely not. If I saw a brown face it was because I colored it in myself. Even at my church, in our bible stories,…"

"I can only remember what was NOT my favorite – Canterbury Tales!! But I was in love with Greek and Roman Mythology…"

"Like the history of Black Americans, once we shine a light on the story, we see its great complexity, depth, detail, …"

"My Aunt, Ms. Barbara Clarke Elam was a librarian. In her time, as a Black librarian, she was a rare creature. A Simmo…"

"Reading and rereading the manuscript. Reading it out loud. Recently I’ve begun taping myself and listening to myself …"