Eric Velasquez is a children’s book illustrator, author, and storyteller who grew up in Spanish Harlem in New York City, drawing inspiration for his works from his experiences immersed in dual cultures there. He earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 1983. He lives and works in Hartsdale, New York.
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Books Outside Doors to the World:
Beautiful Moon: A Child's Prayer
A Thirst for Home: A Story of Water Across the World
The Price of Freedom
Twice as Good: The story of William Powell and Clearview, the only golf course designed, built, and owned by an African-American
Touch the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper
My Uncle Martin's Words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Niece Tells How He Made a Difference
Some Kind of Love: A Family Reunion in Poems
My Uncle Martin's Big Heart
My Friend Maya Loves to Dance
Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing's African-American Champion
Voices of Christmas
Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change
The Rain Stomper
I, Matthew Henson
Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive
The Other Mozart: The Life of the Chevalier Saint-George
A Season for Mangoes
Houdini: World's Greatest Mystery Man and Escape King
A Sweet Smell of Roses
Liberty Street
David Gets his Drum
Champion: The Story of Muhammad Ali
The Sound That Jazz Makes
Escape: A Story of America's Underground Railroad
The Piano Man
