{"product_id":"on-her-wings-the-story-of-toni-morrison-hardcover","title":"On Her Wings: The Story of Toni Morrison - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJerdine Nolen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames E. Ransome\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the early life and legacy of groundbreaking American writer Toni Morrison in this beautifully illustrated and \u003c\/b\u003e\"awe-inspiring\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) \u003cb\u003enonfiction picture book biography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn Chloe Ardelia Wofford in Ohio, Toni Morrison grew up listening to her family tell myths, legends, and stories from the Bible. She loved hearing the music and power of the words. Toni also heard new stories from the students from other countries who went to her school. After an early childhood of soaking up tales from those around her, it was no surprise Toni grew into a voracious reader. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe worked at her town library as a teenager and was an editor for a New York publisher as an adult. When it came time for her to write her own stories, she knew she wanted to write about her people--Black people. Early in the morning and late at night after her children were asleep, Toni began work on what would become an acclaimed and trailblazing body of work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis luminous picture book has back matter with further reading on Toni Morrison's life and work.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJerdine Nolen is the beloved author of many award-winning books, including \u003ci\u003eBig Jabe\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThunder Rose\u003c\/i\u003e, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book; and \u003ci\u003eHewitt Anderson's Great Big Life\u003c\/i\u003e, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, all illustrated by Kadir Nelson. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eEliza's Freedom Road\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Shadra Strickland, which was an ALA\/YALSA Best Fiction Nominee for Young Adults; \u003ci\u003eRaising Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Elise Primavera, which received the Christopher Award; and \u003ci\u003eHarvey Potter's Balloon Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Mark Buehner, which was made into a movie by the same name. Her other books include \u003ci\u003eCalico Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year, and \u003ci\u003eIrene's Wish\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by A.G. Ford, which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e called \"delightful and memorable\" in a starred review. Ms. Nolen is an educator and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames E. Ransome's \u003ci\u003eFighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis \u003c\/i\u003ewas called \"a warm tribute\" by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e and \"highly recommended\" by \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, both in starred reviews. His highly acclaimed illustrations for \u003ci\u003eBefore She Was Harriet \u003c\/i\u003ereceived the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. His other award-winning titles include the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor Book \u003ci\u003eThe Bell Rang\u003c\/i\u003e, Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor Book \u003ci\u003eUncle Jed's Barbershop\u003c\/i\u003e, Reading Rainbow Book \u003ci\u003eSweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLet My People Go\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the NAACP Image Award. James is also a recipient of the ALA Children's Literature Legacy Award. He is on the faculty at the School of Visual Arts in the MFA Illustration Visual Essay program. James frequently collaborates with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome. They live in New York's Hudson Valley region with their family. Visit James at JamesRansome.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 27, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332764602605,"sku":"9781534478527","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/GNsD-24gus9781534478527.webp?v=1784969518","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/on-her-wings-the-story-of-toni-morrison-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}