| Full Name |
Ezra Jack Keats |
| Date of Birth |
11 March 1916 |
| Place of Birth |
New York City, New York, United States |
| Date of Death |
06 May 1983 |
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
The National Academy of Design |
| Profession |
Illustrator, Author |
| Years of Activity |
1940s - 1983 |
| Brief Information |
Ezra Jack Keats was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for his groundbreaking work, "The Snowy Day," which was one of the first children's books to feature an African American protagonist. His books are celebrated for their vibrant illustrations and explorations of childhood experiences, diversity, and community. |