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Bryan was an early advocate of diverse representation in children's literature, and dedicated his career to creating books that celebrated children of color and their culture.","Ashley Bryan started making art when he was very young and made his first book when he was five years old.","At the age of 16, he was accepted to the Cooper Union School of Art after being rejected from many others on the basis of his race. \nIn 1943 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in World War II. After being honorably discharged he enrolled at Columbia University where he graduated Cum Laude. He continued to study and teach art for his entire life. ","In 1967 his illustrations first appeared in the book Moon, for What Do You Wait featuring poems by Rabindranath Tagore.\nBryan was the recipient of numerous awards, winning the Coretta Scott King Award more than any other author/illustrator. ","Dr. Henrietta M. Smith","Dr. Henrietta M. 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