Brian Pinkney

Brian Pinkney (born August 28, 1961) is an American illustrator of children's books. He has received two Caldecott Honors, a Coretta Scott King Award, and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award.

Early life Pinkney was born on August 28, 1961 in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Jerry Pinkney, was also an illustrator and his mother, Gloria Jean, was an author, milliner, and silversmith. Both had studios in their home, and Pinkney was encouraged by his parents to use the materials in the studio.

Pinkney earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Philadelphia College of Art in 1983. Pinkney has won two Caldecott Honors, four Coretta Scott King Honors and a Coretta Scott King Award, and the Boston Globe Horn Book Award.

His artworks have been exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Detroit Institute of Art.

Personal life Pinkney is lives with his wife Andrea Davis Pinkney and their two children in Brooklyn, New York.

Honors and awards

Caldecott Honors

The Faithful Friend (1997) Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra (1999)

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award

In the Time of the Drums (2000)

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor

Sukey and the Mermaid (1993) The Faithful Friend (1997) Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra (1999)

Boston Globe Horn Book Award

The Adventures of Sparrowboy (1997)