50th anniversary of JFK assassination, sad day...

 Today marks the 50th anniversary of the fateful day in Dallas when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

JFK by Jonah Winter, illustrated by AG Ford in stores and available online now!
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"JFK" by Jonah Winter Illustrated by AG Ford release date October 22nd!!!

This is a story about how a little boy grew up to be president. It's a story of hope and courage. It's a story about the power of words. And it is a story that has been told many times, in many voices.

Acclaimed picture-book biographer Jonah Winter offers his own voice and memories about JFK and his significance in this heartfelt personal profile, illustrated in vibrant detail by AG Ford.

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Kendrick Lamar Sketch!

Quick Sketch of Kendrick Lamar. Graphite on Paper 5'' x 7''

Preliminary Sketches

A few sketches for an upcoming book that should be released early next year.  I sent these sketches to the editor/art director to see how loose I would go with the drawings, and how far we wanted to push style over realism.  The project is completed, just waiting for it to be releases, more details about this project later!

My New Book with Martin Luther King III (Release Date Aug 6 2013)

What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history’s most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son. In this poignant picture book memoir, Martin Luther King III and New York Times bestselling artist AG Ford capture the ordinary and extraordinary moments from Martin's brief childhood with his father, the revered civil rights hero. For More Info, Click Here!

Quick Sketch. Tony Parker

Here is a quick drawing and color study for a book that I finished a while back.  I did this sample for the art director and editor prior to starting the actual project.  While working on this particular project, I felt the story offered many sombre moments and very bright colors didn't seem appropriate.  My choice was to paint less chromatically, and build color up softly.  More details on that project later, stay tuned, it won't be released until 2014.

NCAA Championship tonight!  So I thought I would do some quick sketches of Louisville's Russ Smith and Michigan's Trey Burke.  They will certainly go at it tonight!

Desmond and the Very Mean Word by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams illustrated by AG Ford 

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Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness.

When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when a group of boys shout a very mean word at him. He first responds by shouting an insult, but soon discovers that fighting back with mean words doesn’t make him feel any better. With the help of kindly Father Trevor, Desmond comes to understand his conflicted feelings and see that all people deserve compassion, whether or not they say they are sorry. Brought to vivid life in A. G. Ford’s energetic illustrations, this heartfelt, relatable story conveys timeless wisdom about how to handle bullying and angry feelings, while seeing the good in everyone.

Here are a few sneak peak shots of the interiors from drawing to finish!

What Color Is My World is a New York Times Bestseller!!

New York Times Bestseller list Feb 21!

Bird in a Box Paperback Cover!

A novel by New York Times Bestselling Author Andrea Davis Pinkney



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Kareem on "The View"

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on "The View" discussing "What Color is My World"! (Aired 2/7/2012)
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My New Book with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!!

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA's alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup
of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book.

Did you know that James West invented the microphone in your cell phone? That Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck that makes supermarkets possible? Or that Dr. Percy Julian synthesized cortisone from soy, easing untold people's pain? These are just some of the black inventors and innovators scoring big points in this dynamic look at several unsung heroes who shared a desire to improve people's lives. Offering profiles with fast facts on flaps and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a nod to the minds behind the gamma electric cell and the ice-cream scoop, improvements to traffic lights, open-heart surgery, and more - inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter.

Available at Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Bam! Books-A-Million

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For more info, you can visit Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Sketchbook

Coretta

Summer Jackson: Grown Up By Teresa E. Harris, illustrated by AG Ford

Meet Summer Jackson.

Summer is fairly certain she's ready to be a grown-up—right now. She wants to wear a blazer, read the morning paper, and boss around a few second graders. Grown-ups have it so easy! But wait, do grown-ups play on swings?

Teresa E. Harris and AG Ford's hilarious story shows that being a kid might not be so bad after all.

Click here to Order Now! Official Release date May 17, 2011 available in book stores!