Bio
Award-winning illustrator Vanessa Brantley Newton was born during the Civil Rights movement, and attended school in Newark, NJ. She was part of a diverse, tight-knit community and learned the importance of acceptance and empowerment at early age. The book Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats was the first time she saw herself in a children's book. It was a defining moment in her life, and has made her into the artist she is today. As an illustrator, Vanessa includes children of all ethnic backgrounds in her stories and artwork. She wants all children to see their unique experiences reflected in the books they read, so they can feel the same sense of empowerment and recognition she experienced as a young reader. Vanessa celebrates self-love and acceptance of all cultures through her work, and hopes to inspire young readers to find their own voices.Vanessa Brantley-Newton Books
Carlotta's Special Dress
Carlotta Walls LaNierShake It Off!
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonJust Like Me Audio Collection
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonShake It Off!
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonNesting Dolls
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonNesting Dolls
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonPlans I Have For You
Amy, ParkerRoquera #1
Kelly Starling LyonsBecoming Vanessa
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonGrandma's Purse
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonGrandma's Purse and Two Other Picture Books
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonBecoming Vanessa
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonJust Like Me
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonMary Had a Little Glam
Tammi SauerJust Like Me
Vanessa Brantley-NewtonSleepover Scientist #3
Kelly Starling LyonsGrandma's Purse
Vanessa Brantley-Newtongrandma's purse
vanessa brantley-newtonClass Act #2
Kelly Starling Lyons