Vashti Harrison is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, celebrated for her powerful storytelling and beautifully expressive artwork. She is the creator of Big, winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal, a Coretta Scott King Book Award Author & Illustrator Honor, and a National Book Award finalist.

Vashti is also the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Little Leaders, Little Dreamers, and Little Legends series, which highlights the achievements of Black historical figures and trailblazers. Her stunning illustrations bring to life books such as Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o (for which she received a Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor) and Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry. Other notable works include I Love You Like Yellow by Andrea Beaty and Hello, Star by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic.

A two-time NAACP Image Award winner for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, Vashti’s work is deeply inspired by her Caribbean heritage and folklore. In addition to her books, she has an extensive background in film, with her experimental works featured at international film festivals, including the New York Film Festival, Rotterdam International Film Festival, and Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Explore our collection of books by Vashti Harrison and experience stories filled with beauty, empowerment, and cultural heritage!