Gary Golio, author portrait
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Gary Golio

A visual artist, musician, and psychotherapist, Gary Golio is the author of the New York Times-bestselling picture book Jimi: Sounds Like a Rainbow, which received the 2011 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. His other books, most of which profile important artists, include When Bob Met Woody: The Story of the Young Bob Dylan; Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song; Sonny Rollins Plays the Bridge; Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem; and Silence Sounds Simple. Visit garygolio.com.
Silence Sounds Simple
The Soldier's Friend
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem

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Silence Sounds Simple
The Soldier's Friend
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLES Explore these

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