Vera B. Williams
Vera B. Williams was an American author-illustrator whose warm, community-centered picture books celebrated working-class families with exuberant color and heart. A Chair for My Mother won the Caldecott Honor and remains a beloved classic.
Works
- A Chair for My MotherA family saves to buy an armchair for their hardworking mother after an accident
- Something Special for MeA girl chooses her own birthday gift with savings from the chair fund
- Music, Music for EveryoneChildren make music together to earn money during the holidays
- Amber Was Brave, Essie Was SmartTwo sisters learn contrasting lessons about bravery and intelligence in life
- ScooterA scooter becomes a catalyst for friendship and adventure in the city
- Cherries and Cherry PitsA girl imagines stories inspired by cherry pits and other found objects
- Stringbean's Trip to the Shining SeaA boy mails postcards home documenting his cross-country journey with his beans