Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self taught illustrator of more than 80 children’s books. She first fell in love with picture books when she was read the Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats as a child. It was the first time Vanessa saw an image of a brown child that looked like her. Diversity is at the very heart of her illustrations and storytelling. She has written and illustrated three of her own books, Let Freedom Sing, Don’t Let Auntie Mabel Bless The Table and Grandma’s Purse. Vanessa wants every child to know the joy she felt when she saw herself in a picture book. “I want every child to know that I see you.” Vanessa is a lover of music and food. When she isn’t creating children’s Books she is cooking or singing somewhere. She lives in NC with her husband of 25 years and her daughter Zoe.
A ukulele leads to chaos and harmony before a big show.
A boy finds joy and resilience with help from three little birds.
A girl embraces her first day of kindergarten with confidence and charm.
A child prepares for their first day of kindergarten.
Discover poems celebrating every girl's unique journey and emotions.
A young girl boldly joins a civil rights protest, facing arrest to fight segregation.
Transforming junk into art, one artist inspires a community to rebuild.
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Authored
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Illustrated
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Collaborators
Picture books
23
Chapter books
11
Board 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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books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
A ukulele leads to chaos and harmony before a big show.
A goat's cleverness turns a dire situation into triumph.
A girl embraces her first day of kindergarten with confidence and charm.
A girl learns to embrace her unique identity on her first school day.
Discover poems celebrating every girl's unique journey and emotions.
A toddler grapples with her mother's return to work, marked by mysterious new shoes.
A child prepares for their first day of kindergarten.
First-grade challenges arise when Hannah struggles to make new friends.
Can Jada mix science with fun to save her sleepover?
A girl enters a pageant, discovering self-worth beyond crowns.
Discover the magic hidden in Grandma's purse during a special visit.
A little girl's glamorous night out with her mom holds a special surprise.
A young girl tries to navigate the challenges of school and friendships after her best friend moves away.
A young girl runs for student council and learns valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and being true to oneself
Can a glitter-loving girl find friendship with a mud enthusiast?
A young girl must overcome her fear to lead the choir, with her community's support.
A young girl boldly joins a civil rights protest, facing arrest to fight segregation.
Can fashion-forward Mary keep her friends stylish yet ready for recess?
Discover your unique talents and how they can change the world.
A young detective helps a lost kitten find its way home.
A former slave's quilts weave family stories into timeless art.
A blind girl aims to run a race on Field Day, defying expectations.
A girl discovers the true meaning of Thanksgiving amidst holiday chaos.
A girl races to win a science fair, risking friendships and priorities.
Kids find a wallet full of money. Will they do the right thing?
A girl sees colors when she hears sounds, revealing a unique world.
A hula-hooping contest turns into a neighborhood celebration, revealing unexpected connections.
Justin seeks his own spotlight as his family cheers for Jade's track success.
A missing cupcake leads to a mystery and a lesson in honesty.
A boy finds joy and resilience with help from three little birds.
A boy gets lost at a football game. Can he find his family?
A new puppy sparks a sharing dilemma among siblings.
Transforming junk into art, one artist inspires a community to rebuild.
Ruby's cheerleading dreams lead to unexpected attention after a daring move goes wrong.
Ruby Booker navigates sibling antics and dreams of becoming a famous animal doctor.
Ruby faces an animal trivia contest with zoo passes at stake. Can she outshine her brothers?
Ruby plans the ultimate slumber party revenge on her prankster brother.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Vanessa Brantley-Newton's books.
