Don Tate has perfected the art of picture book biography illustration. Through color, perspective, movement, historical details, and magnified character expression, Don Tate welcomes the reader into the lives of extraordinary individuals.
“Ron’s Big Mission,” written by Rose Blue, is the story of astronaut Ron McNair and why Lake City Public Library bears his name. Ron loves reading books more than doughnuts, shooting baskets, or even dreaming about being a pilot! The illustrations bring us to a different time as we learn about Ron’s first courageous deed.
“She Loved Baseball : The Effa Manley Story” written by Audrey Vernick, inspires the reader to not accept the way things are as we learn about the first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Don Tate’s illustrations welcome the reader into New York City during the times of the Harlem Renaissance, Babe Ruth, and Jackie Robinson, as we share Effa Manley’s challenges and triumphs.
“Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite” written by Anna Harwell Celenza, captures the friendship of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington and the creation of their collaborative jazz piece, “Nutcracker Suite.” The cover illustration welcomes children into the world of jazz, musical instruments, fantasy, and friendship. Is Duke Ellington smiling at us? We can almost hear the music jumping off the pages.
--Teresa R., Sachs
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