Jerry Pinkney was an American illustrator and children’s literature writer. Since 1964, Pinckney has illustrated over 100 books, including popular science, and novels. Pinckney’s work covered a variety of topics and was usually done in watercolors.

In 1994, Pinckney received the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for the book ”John Henry” and received five Coretta Scott King Illustrations.

Pinckney died of a heart attack in the sleepy valley of New York on October 20, 2021,  at the age of 81.

Who Is Jerry Pinkney’s Wife Gloria Jean Pinkney?

Gloria Jean Pinkney is best known for being the wife of American illustrator and children’s literature writer Jerry Pinkney.

Gloria Jean Pinkney met her husband and illustrator Jerry Pinkney while attending high school in Philadelphia.

Jerry Pinkney married his wife Gloria Jean Pinkney and had four children: Troy, Brian, Scott, and Myles. Brian Pinkney and his wife Andrea Davis Pinkney also write children’s books. Pinkney’s other children, including Jerry and Gloria Pinkney’s six grandchildren, are involved in art, which Gloria calls a continuation of the “Pinkney tradition.”

Over the years, they have been collaborating to produce high-quality children’s books. “Going Home” is Jean’s first book, adapted from memories of family reunions in his hometown, drawn by Jerry Pinkney. Jean’s most recent book “Music from Our Lord’s Divine Heaven” (Friendship, 2005) is another family project that includes contributions and illustrations from her husband and their two sons Brian and Miles.

Is Brian Pinkney related to Jerry Pinkney?

Yes, Brian Pinkney is the son of Jerry Pinkney. He is also an illustrator.

Who wrote the fable The Lion and the Mouse?

The book “fable The Lion and the Mouse” was written by Jerry Pinkney

What does Pinkney mean?

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Where did Jerry Pinkney attend college?

Jerry Pinkney attended college at the Philadelphia Museum College of Art.