Larry Dane Brimner
Larry Dane Brimner is an American author and educator known for his prolific work in children's literature, spanning over 200 books. His career includes both fiction and highly acclaimed nonfiction, with a significant focus on civil rights and social justice topics for young readers. He is a recipient of the Robert F. Sibert Medal and has received numerous other honors, including the Jane Addams Children's Book Award and the Carter G. Woodson Book Award.
Awards
['Robert F. Sibert Medal', "Jane Addams Children's Book Award", 'Carter G. Woodson Book Award', 'Orbis Pictus Honor Book Award', 'Eureka! Gold Award', "Teachers' Choice Award"]
Notable Works
['Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961', 'We Are One: The Story of Bayard Rustin', 'Birmingham Sunday', "Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene 'Bull' Connor", "Strike! The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights", 'Racing Ace series']
