Kelly Starling Lyons
AmericanPicture Book
Kelly Starling Lyons is an American children's book author, teaching artist, and advocate for diverse books. Her work centers Black protagonists and family, friendship, and heritage. She is a founding member of The Brown Bookshelf, which highlights Black children's book creators.
Awards
["Coretta Scott King Award Honor (Ellen's Broom)", 'Caldecott Honor (Going Down Home with Daddy)', 'Junior Library Guild selections']
Notable Works
["Ellen's Broom", 'Going Down Home with Daddy', 'Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon', 'Miles Lewis: King of the Ice', "Ty's Travels: Lab Magic"]
