John Steptoe

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Steptoe
Occupation	Author
Date Of Birth	Sep 14, 1950(1950-09-14)
Age	74
Date Of Death	August 28, 1989, Manhattan, New York, NY
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Virgo

John Steptoe Biography

John Steptoe is one of the most popular and richest Author who was born on September 14, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Since his publication of Stevie, John Steptoe illustrated 15 more picture books, 10 of which he also wrote. The American Library Association named The Jumping Mouse in 1985 and Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters in 1988 Caldecott Honor Books, a prestigious award for children’s book illustrations. Steptoe also received the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration for both Mother Crocodile (written by Rosa Guy) in 1982 and Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. While all of Steptoe’s works deals with the African-American experience, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters was widely praised by reviewers and critics as a breakthrough of African history and culture. Based on an African tale from the 19th century, it required Steptoe to research his heritage giving him the chance to awaken his pride in his African ancestry. John Steptoe hoped that his books would lead African-American children to feel pride in their origins as well.

John Steptoe died on August 28, 1989, at Saint Lukes Hospital in Manhattan of AIDS. He was 38 years old. At the time of his death, Steptoe was among the few African-American artists who made a career in children’s literature. Following his death, the American Library Association established the John Steptoe Award for New Talent, which is given to affirm new talent and excellence in writing and/or illustration.

John Steptoe Net Worth

John Steptoe is one of the richest Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Steptoe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

John Steptoe (September 14, 1950 – August 28, 1989) was an author and illustrator for children’s books dealing with aspects of the African-American experience. He is best known for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, which was acknowledged by literary critics as a breakthrough in African history and culture.

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Steptoe had two children, Bweela who is one of the models for many of Steptoe’s books including Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, and son Javaka Steptoe who is also a children’s book author and illustrator. He won the 2017 Caldecott Medal for his book Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean- Michel Basquiat.

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Jonas Ranked on the list of most popular Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Steptoe celebrates birthday on September 14 of every year.

Is javaka Steptoe related to John Steptoe?

John Steptoe’s son , Javaka Steptoe, is also an multiple award-winning children’s book author and illustrator.

What is the title of John Steptoe picture book that he wrote and

illustrated while he was still in high school?

In 1970, Steptoe published his first picture book, Stevie, which he wrote when he was in his late teens. The book earned Steptoe national attention and a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators.

Is javaka Steptoe African American?

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Who is javaka Steptoe?

Javaka Steptoe is an artist and educator who has illustrated and/or written more than a dozen award-winning books for young readers.

What is the John Steptoe Award?

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