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  • Bibliography:
    5 Books
  • First Book:
    March 1997
  • Latest Book:
    January 2022
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Books in Order: 5 titles

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  • Dream great dreams as you soar to new heights.This beautiful board book by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author and illustrator Javaka Steptoe (Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat) celebrates the joy, hope, ...



  • A visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat, written and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Javaka Steptoe. Jean-Michael Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocked to fame in...



  • Having always been too young to go on Aunt Carolyn's great adventures around the world, Steven comes up with the perfect gift for her to take when she is on her journeys far away from the family she loves....



  • PreS-Gr 3-This well-chosen selection of poems by David A. Anderson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Angela Johnson and others depicts hard-working African-American fathers who love their sons and daughters and strive to preserve their heritage (Lee & ...



  • Twelve black writers, ranging from young to middle age, bear witness to the powerful bond between African-American fathers and their children and grandchildren in a collection of poetry illustrated with a broad range of colorful materials....




Award-Winning Books by Javaka Steptoe

Radiant Child
2017 Caldecott Medal -- Picture Book
2017 Coretta Scott King Award -- Illustrator


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Javaka Steptoe has published 5 books.

Javaka Steptoe does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Sweet, Sweet Baby!, was published in January 2022.

The first book by Javaka Steptoe, In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall, was published in March 1997.

No. Javaka Steptoe does not write books in series.