September 14, 2007, Newsletter Issue #145: Ezra Jack Keats
Tip of the Week
Ezra Jack Keats was the author of The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, Goggles and other great picture books for children. At first, he illustrated books written by other authors. Later he wrote his own. One reason he wanted to write his own was because the books he illustrated were boring and not about things children really did. Another reason is that picture books never had African-American children as heroes. You can learn more about him here:
Ezra Jack Keats Virtual Exhibit Here you can learn about all the Peter books and find out how Keats made his books.
Slide Show This slide show was made by first graders from their pictures and words on his books.
This article tells a little about Keatīs life and why he wrote his books.
A Scavenger Hunt This article tells a little about Keatīs life and why he wrote his books.
A Scavenger Hunt Use the Internet to track down information about Ezra Jack Keats.
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