Shadra Strickland

Shadra Strickland is a highly acclaimed illustrator whose work has been recognized with a Caldecott Honor for "Bird" and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for "Loving vs. Virginia."

While primarily known as an illustrator, Shadra Strickland has also authored some of the books she illustrates, such as "Bird." She frequently collaborates with other authors to bring their stories to visual life.