George Ford (illustrator) explained

George Ford is an American illustrator.^[1] He was the first illustrator to win a Coretta Scott King Award in 1974 for his illustrations in Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis.^[2] His wife Bernette Ford worked in publishing.^{[3] [4]}

His illustrations for Ray Charles were made using acrylic paint.

Work

• Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis (1973)^[5]
• The Story of Ruby Bridges
• Wild Wild Hair
• Baby Jesus Like My Brother
• Willie's Wonderful Pet
• Jamal's Busy Day
• Bright Eyes Brown Skin
• The Best Time of Day^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: George Ford. Oxford Reference.
2. Web site: INTERVIEWS: Ray Charles By Sharon Bell Mathis Illustrations by George Ford . Lee and Low Books . 27 March 2019.
3. Web site: Sutton . Roger . An Interview with George and Bernette Ford . The Horn Book . 20 July 2021.
4. Web site: Genzlinger . Neil . Bernette Ford, Who Made Children's Books More Diverse, Dies at 70 . The New York Times . 20 July 2021 . 14 July 2021.
5. Web site: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. Fine Books & Collections.
6. Web site: George Ford (Illustrator): List of Books by Author George Ford (Illustrator). www.paperbackswap.com.