“Alcorn’s striking, symbol-infused hand-colored prints on creamy vellum get star billing… Author notes, a timeline and more enhance this age-appropriate introduction to difficult issues and the woman who educated the world about them.” ―Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

“In this stirring tribute to an African-American journalist… Adding strong notes of reverence to the narrative, Alcorn’s big cubist paintings center on Wells… Capped by a well-chosen list of additional resources at several levels, this handsomely packaged introduction to one of the most important progenitors of the Civil Rights Movement is just the ticket for young readers not yet ready to tackle the Fradins’ definitive profile.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Alcorn’s ink-and-watercolor illustrations have a fluid quality, conveying both action within the story and movement from one scene to the next. The use of warm colors and fanciful elements help to mute the harsh realities of lynching and segregation, while still maintaining a respectful tone. Appended with notes on Well’s later life, a time line, and bibliography, this makes a good choice for middle-grade readers studying the early period of the civil rights movement.” ―Booklist

“An excellent picture-book biography… Alcorn’s inventive, imaginative artwork softens the violence without minimizing it.” ―School Library Journal

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“Eloquently written text combined with whimsical illustrations, is sure to be a valuable addition to any biographical collection.” ―Library Media Connection

“The highly stylized cubist-inspired illustrations form a sophisticated counterpoint to the matter-of-fact text adding drama and emphasis to every page.” ―Parents’ Choice

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Parents’ Choice Recommended Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2008

Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts ―National Council of Teachers of English, 2009

Amelia Bloomer Project ―Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association, 2009

Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (Honor Book, Social Studies, Grades K-6) ―Society of School Librarians International, 2008

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Macy’s Multicultural Collection of Children’s Literature –Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), 2008

Children’s Books: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing ―New York Public Library, 2008

Garden State Children’s Book Awards (Non-fiction Nominee) ―New Jersey Library Association, 2011

Land of Enchantment Book Awards (Picture Narrative Master List) ―New Mexico Library Association, New Mexico Council of IRA, 2012-2013

UMW Reading Program ―United Methodist Women, 2014

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Philip Dray was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Book Award for At The Hands of Persons Unknown: The Lynching of Black America. It was through his work on this book that he became acquainted with Ida B. Wells and her compelling story. He lives in New York. Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells is his first book for children.

Stephen Alcorn has illustrated numerous books for young people, including Keep On! and Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells. He lives in Virginia. You can visit  his website here.

“Sturdy prose…stylized illustrations range from images of classic Americana to organic figures in motion…” ―Publishers Weekly

“Henson’s story is dramatic, although the narrative voice is soft as velvet, while Stephen Alcorn’s artwork appears both washed in bitter cold and defrosted by its hand-tinted quality.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Large in scale and often handsome…” ―Booklist

“Strikingly illustrated…articulate and straightforward prose…” ―School Library Journal

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“Verselike blocks of text…Alcorn’s illustration capture his awe…” ―News and Observer

“Beautiful and informative picture book…” ―The Carroll News

“There is plenty of action in Keep On! for young readers.” ―The San Francisco Chronicle

“One of the most heart-warming stories I’ve read in a long time…Hopkinson stimulates the reader’s imagination with her unique writing style, using Henson’s own words as text, then following them up with her own lively narrative, making for a very interesting read…I usually pass along the books I review, but this one is going into my special collection.” ―Picture Book Depot

“Fascinating and beautifully written…” ―Through the Looking Glass

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Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies, Children’s Book Council, 2010

Oregon Book Awards (Winner, Children’s Picture Book) ―Literary Arts, 2009

Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Intermediate) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2010

Land of Enchantment Book Awards (Picture Narrative Master List) ―New Mexico Library Association, New Mexico Council of IRA, 2012-2013

Deborah Hopkinson is the award-winning author of numerous critically acclaimed picture and chapter books, including Keep On!; Sweet Land of Liberty; Under the Quilt of Night; and Shutting Out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York 1880-1924. She lives in Oregon. You can visit her website here.

Stephen Alcorn has illustrated numerous books for young people, including Keep On! and Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells. He lives in Virginia. You can visit  his website here.