A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of the Snowy Day

Ezra Jack Keats: A Poem for Peter is a beautifully crafted book that celebrates the life of the extraordinary artist, Ezra Jack Keats.

Born in Brooklyn in 1916, Keats grew up in poverty but showed artistic talent from an early age.

Despite his father's death making it impossible to accept an art school scholarship, Keats continued to study art informally and served in the US Army during World War II.

He later found success as a children's book author and illustrator with groundbreaking books such as The Snowy Day, which featured an African American child for the first time in mainstream picture books.

Keats was an inspiration to many artists of color and established the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation after his death to promote more diverse books and help new authors and illustrators.

This powerful and poetic book tells the story of Keats's life, highlighting his artistic talent, determination, and legacy.

A must-read for anyone interested in children's literature or the life of this extraordinary artist.