Artist

James Ransome

With a career spanning over 34 years, James Ransome has illustrated more than 70 books. His passion for art began in Rich Square, NC. As a teenager, he moved to Bergenfield, NJ, before pursuing a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Ransome’s talent has garnered him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Coretta Scott King Awards, ALA Notables, a Jane Addams Award, NAACP Image awards, and in 2023 was honored with the Children’s Literature Legacy Award by the American Library Association in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Children’s Literature. He resides in Rhinebeck, NY.