A Poem for Peter

On the 100th anniversary of his birth, "A Poem for Peter" celebrates the extraordinary life of Ezra Jack Keats, renowned for his groundbreaking children's book, The Snowy Day. Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney, this poetic narrative traces Keats's journey from a challenging childhood in Brooklyn to his impactful role in children’s literature as the first to feature an African American child in a mainstream picture book. The story also highlights his lasting influence on artists of color and the mission of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation to promote diversity in children's literature.