Johnson James Weldon:
The Creation
Illustrator: JamesRansome
Holiday House , 1994
Hardcover, 1 pages
Size: 263x212 mm
ISBN: 9780823410699
ISBN-10: 0823410692
James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) Was A Prominent Author, Lawyer, Educator, Diplomat, And Early Civil Rights Leader. He Was Also The Author Of "The Autobiography Of An Ex-Colored Man", Originally Published Anonymously. In 1900 He Wrote The Lyrics And His Brother, Rosamond, Composed The Music For "Lift Every Voice And Sing," Which Is Still Widely Sung Today And Has Come To Be Known As The Official African American National Anthem.
James Ransome
James Ransome Was Born In Rich Square, North Carolina, And Is A Graduate Of Pratt Institute. He Is A Winner Of The Society Of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition. Mr. Ransome Lives In New Jersey With His Wife, Lesa, And His Dalmatian, Clinton.

