Children's book Illustrator

Gary Kelley

Biography

Gary Kelley is an internationally known artist who has illustrated numerous picture books, including Black Cat Bone. His artwork has appeared in such prominent periodicals as The New Yorker and Rolling Stone and can be seen in Barnes & Noble’s bookstore murals.

Harlem Hellfighters
And the Soldiers Sang
Tallchief
Harlem Hellfighters
And the Soldiers Sang
Eleanor, Quiet No More
Tallchief
Harlem Hellfighters
And the Soldiers Sang
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Harlem Hellfighters
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$1999
Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · August 19, 2014

Harlem Hellfighters

By Gary Kelley · With J. Patrick Lewis

Harlem musicians face war's horrors, racism, and redefine courage through music.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2014)
32 pages· 1,503 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 264 ratings
Hardcover
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Tallchief

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

A young girl defies tradition to transform American ballet forever.

Harlem Hellfighters

Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Harlem musicians face war's horrors, racism, and redefine courage through music.

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Eleanor, Quiet No More

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

A lonely childhood shapes a future First Lady who transforms America through activism and compassion.

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And the Soldiers Sang

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Enemies pause war for a Christmas truce on the Western Front.

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Harlem Hellfighters
Sale price
$1999

Harlem Hellfighters

Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Harlem musicians face war's horrors, racism, and redefine courage through music.

And the Soldiers Sang
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1899

And the Soldiers Sang

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Enemies pause war for a Christmas truce on the Western Front.

Sale price
$1597

Eleanor, Quiet No More

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

A lonely childhood shapes a future First Lady who transforms America through activism and compassion.

Tallchief
Sale price
$858

Tallchief

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

A young girl defies tradition to transform American ballet forever.

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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Gary Kelley's books.

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J. Patrick Lewis

Author / 2 shared books

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