Stephen Alcorn

Books by This Illustrator

Keep On!

Illustrated by: Stephen Alcorn
Age Level: 6-9

Matthew Henson, the African American who accompanied Robert Peary on an expedition to the North Pole in the early 20th century, required both stamina and bravery. The man and his times are introduced here.

Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters

Illustrated by: Stephen Alcorn
Age Level: 6-9
Brief sketches of the lives of both well (e.g. Harriet Tubman) and lesser known African American women (e.g., Biddy Mason) and their impact on civil rights are presented in the lively language of a storyteller sure to read aloud well. Vibrant, stylized Illustrations enhance the evocative text to complete the thought-provoking portraits.