My name is Briana Mukodiri Uchendu and this is my official website. Here, you can find my published picture books, view my portfolio, and contact me for inquiries.
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Meet award winning picture book illustrator Briana Mukoduri Uchendu. Discover how she created her evocative and engaging illustrations for The Talk, written by Newbery Honor winner Alicia D. Williams. Briana will be joining from her art studio in Texas for a behind the scenes look at how she works, read The Talk and then lead participants in a hands on drawing workshop related to the book.
Last week, the American Library Association announced the 2024 Youth Media Award winners. Briana Mukodiri Uchendu won the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award for her illustrations in We Could Fly (written by Rhiannon Giddens; Candlewick Press). You can read the Interview here.
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, Briana Mukodiri Uchendu about why having no one to disappoint helped her begin her children’s book career; why the multi-honor-winning picture book, The Talk, was a “rollercoaster of emotions” for Briana; at what point do you feel like your art (and you) are enough; and more. You can listen to this interview here.
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