The Blacker the Berry (Illustrator)

Floyd Cooper (1956-2021) was an acclaimed American illustrator and author of over 100 children's picture books, often exploring the African American experience through his signature "oil erasure" subtractive technique. Notable works include Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, The Blacker the Berry, Grandpa's Face, and Max and the Tag-Along Moon. He received two Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards (2009, 2022), multiple Honors, a Caldecott Honor (2022), and other accolades like the Golden Kite and Charlotte Zolotow Awards. Read more →