Many people dream of sending fan mail to someone they admire, but few could ever fathom the possibility of getting something in return. With the help of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and the Garfield ...

When New Yorkers head to their local public library, they often seek the latest best seller. But the most popular title in the history of the New York Public Library is a 1962 children’s picture book.

Born on March 11, 1916 to Polish-Jewish immigrants, Brooklyn native Ezra Jack Keats broke ground in children’s literature with his picture books featuring young protagonists of color in urban settings ...

Chieri Uegaki is the author of several stories and books for children, including “Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin.” She is a recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. Updated July 29, 2015, 3:31 AM If ...