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<\/a>Ezra Jack Keats is a white U.S. Jewish author who wrote and illustrated children’s books as early as the 1960s that centered their plots on children of color.<\/p>\nAs a representative of multiculturalism, Keats intervened with his books in the canon of “classic” children’s literature.<\/p>\n
With his character Peter in “The Snowy Day,” the first Black protagonist in a children’s book published in the U.S., the author created an identification figure for countless African-American children. The plots are set in urban areas of the USA and tell realistic stories from the everyday life of children.<\/p>\n
Even today, many of the author’s books are recommended reading for young children: the stories are true to life, not problem-oriented, and show children of color as active characters capable of taking action.<\/p>\n
The series has published, among others:
\nPeter’s Chair
\nWhistle for Willie
\nA letter to Amy
\nPet Show
\nJennie’s Hat!<\/p>\n
The volumes are written lyrically and illustrated with collages.<\/p>\n
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