Ashley Bryan grew up to the sound of his mother singing from morning to night, and he has shared the joy of song with children ever since. A beloved illustrator, he was recently named a Newbery Honoree for his picture book, Freedom Over Me. He has also been the recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award; the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award; has been a May Hill Arbuthnot lecturer; a Coretta Scott King Award winner; and the recipient of countless other awards and recognitions. His books include Freedom Over Me; Sail Away; Beautiful Blackbird; Beat the Story-Drum, Pum Pum; Let It Shine; Ashley Bryan’s Book of Puppets; and What a Wonderful World. He lives in Islesford, one of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine.
A black soldier's art and hope defy the horrors of WWII's segregated army.
Birds seek Blackbird's help to find beauty, but learn it comes from within.
Discover a collection of poems celebrating love and self-worth.
Discover a world where every creature shines with wonder and wisdom.
Explore the untold dreams and worth of those deemed mere property.
Rediscover childhood joy through Rossetti's poems and vibrant illustrations.
Discover five enchanting Nigerian folktales filled with rhythm and wisdom.
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Collaborators
Picture books
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Chapter books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A black soldier's art and hope defy the horrors of WWII's segregated army.
Rediscover childhood joy through Rossetti's poems and vibrant illustrations.
Discover a collection of poems celebrating love and self-worth.
Discover the childhood sparks that ignited today's beloved storytellers.
Explore the untold dreams and worth of those deemed mere property.
Who built the stable for Jesus? Discover a boy's act of kindness in this nativity tale.
Celebrate spirituals with vibrant illustrations and timeless songs.
Birds seek Blackbird's help to find beauty, but learn it comes from within.
Discover the voices of African American poets from A to Z.
Discover the spirit of beloved African-American spirituals through vibrant illustrations and music.
Discover the Nativity through enchanting spirituals and vibrant illustrations.
Discover a world where every creature shines with wonder and wisdom.
Experience the power of spirituals through vibrant illustrations and timeless songs.
Discover five enchanting Nigerian folktales filled with rhythm and wisdom.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Ashley Bryan's books.
