Jerdine NolenJerdine Nolen is the beloved author of many award-winning books, includingBig Jabe;Thunder Rose, a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book; andHewitt Andersons Great Big Life, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, all illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Sh is also the author ofElizas Freedom Road, illustrated by Shadra Strickland, which was an ALA/YALSA Best Fiction Nominee for Young Adults;Raising Dragons, illustrated by Elise Primavera, which received the Christopher Award; andHarvey Potters Balloon Farm, illustrated by Mark Buehner, which was made into a movie by the same name. Her other books includeCalico Girl, aKirkus ReviewsBest Book of the Year, andIrenes Wish, illustrated by A.G. Ford, whichKirkus Reviewscalled delightful and memorable in a starred review. Ms. Nolen is an educator and lives in Ellicott City, Maryland. Read More Read Less