Rhiannon Giddens Instagram – I can be conflicted about art awards and still be happy for people who receive them, knowing what they can mean for a career, witness exhibit A:
This is SO exciting! My illustrative partner for this book, We Could Fly (based on the song by me and Dirk Powell which was inspired by the story collected by Virginia Hamilton ) has been given some special recognition for her incredible images-
Briana Mukodiri Uchendu @mukodiri has been given the CSK John Steptoe Award for New Talent in Illustration at the Coretta Scott King awards.
Her illustrations for this very special-to-me story are transcendent and Iām so happy for her!
Check out more of her work here: https://www.mukoart.com/
@candlewickpress | Posted on 23/Jan/2024 20:24:58
