The Reaping Canter Bright Stars ven f 2016 presents | ie Award winning illustrator and distinguished dyslexic individualAbout Jerry Pinkney Mr. Pinkney is an accomplished, highly awarded children's book illustrator and adult dyslexic. He won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for his book, The Lion and the Mouse, his ‘adaptation of the memorable Aesop fairy tale. He has won over 100 awards for his many works over the years, Mr. Pinkney graduated from the Philadelphia Museum College of Art, now the University of the Arts (UArts} one of the nation’s only universities dedicated only to educating students in the visual and performing arts, design, and writing, Signed copies of Mr. Pinkney's books, The Lion and the Mouse, and The Christmas Boot, are available. Growing up with dyslexia, drawing was 4 lifeline for Jemy Pinkney. The Reading Center DYSLEXIA mgtUTE OF MINNESOTA 247 Sh sve! NW + Rochester, M5570 ww THeRecengCent x9 wow. TheReadingCenter.org fF tke us an! share on facebook,