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“Andrea, through her work and service, embodies the characteristics required for universal growth. Through numerous books. . . she infuses hope, empowerment, and the encouragement needed to keep African American culture moving forward. Andrea has. . . inspired a plethora of authors. She has spent her lifetime fueling the Black community with love, hope, and education. She has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to fight for a better future for us all."
Good Morning America’s “Who’s Making Black History Right Now?”
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“Pinkney’s writing is alive with imagery . . .” Kirkus Reviews
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“Pinkney’s writing sings, rich with metaphor . . . inspired …" Booklist
Acclaim
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New York Times Bestselling Author
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Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner
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Four-time NAACP Image Award Nominee
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Emmy Award Nominee Film Subject
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New York State Writers Hall of Fame Inductee
Influencer
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“25 Most Influential Black Women in Business” The Network Journal
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“25 Most Influential People in Our Children’s Lives” Children’s Health magazine
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“50 Over 50 Extraordinary Women” Women’s Day
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“Who’s Making Black History Right Now?” Good Morning America
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“10 Women Who Light Up the Arts Scene" L’Oreal
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Today Show Al Roker Book Club On-Camera Guest
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Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award for Extraordinary Impact
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Kerlan Award for Singular Attainments
PUBLIC SPEAKER
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Lectures
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Keynotes
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Commencement addresses
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Corporate events
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Voiceover/ audiobooks
Librettist The Snowy Day, with composer Joel Thompson, Houston Grand Opera
Contributor
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The New York Times
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Huffington Post
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NPR
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Essence
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Bustle
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