Jerry Pinkney

American writer and children's book illustrator (1939–2021).

Born December 22nd, 1939 in Philadelphia.

Died October 20th, 2021 at 81 years old in Sleepy Hollow (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
artist, children's writer, illustrator, postage stamp designer, watercolorist, writer
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