Ezra Jack Keats

Ezra Jack Keats was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for his book 'The Snowy Day,' which is notable for featuring an African-American child as the protagonist. The book won the Caldecott Medal in 1963 for its illustrations. Keats' work is recognized for its groundbreaking multiculturalism in children's literature.

Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. The Snowy Day

    The book tells the story of a young boy's adventures on a snowy day. He wakes up to find his city covered in snow and spends the day exploring, making tracks, building a snowman, and even trying to save a snowball for the next day. The story beautifully captures the wonder and joy that a child experiences during a snowfall, making it a timeless classic for children.