FRANK MORRISON is an Atlanta-based contemporary painter, who uses his brush and occasionally, a spray can to amplify Black voices too often overlooked amid the noise of modern life. His dynamic visual language blends the elegance of Neo-Mannerism with the raw edge of street art, pushing the boundaries between figuration and abstraction. Through this fusion he celebrates the rich history, creativity, and resilience of the Black community.

 agination has always been central to Morrison’s identity. Raised on a military base, he learned to invent new worlds and tell stories through drawing. A move to New Jersey later exposed him to the realities of racism, and art became his refuge a way to reshape his world and insert himself into a visual culture that rarely represented Black lives.

 The 1980s Hip Hop movement profoundly shaped his artistic evolution. Graffiti and breakdancing became early modes of expression, and a tour with music artist Sybil while still in high school offered Morrison his first glimpse into the broader world of art and performance. Encouraged by his high school art teacher, Mrs. Moore, he visited the Louvre during that tour, where he was captivated by the technical mastery and storytelling power of the great European painters.

Determined to merge those classical traditions with his lived experience, Morrison began teaching himself the techniques of the Old Masters while drawing inspiration from African American pioneers like the Neo-Mannerists, the Ashcan School, and the Mexican Muralists. These influences, filtered through the lens of Black culture, became the foundation of his uniquely fluid style

In addition to his career as a fine artist, Morrison is an award-winning children’s book illustrator, known for his ability to balance whimsy with emotional depth. His work has earned him honors such as the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, the NAACP Image Award, and the John Steptoe Award. He has exhibited at prestigious venues including Expo Chicago and Scope Miami, and with notable galleries such as Richard Beavers Gallery and Savacou Gallery.

FAMILY FEAST

From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous picture book about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together. Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in. Hustle, bustle in the kitchen. Catching up, shooting the breeze, sharing stories and recipes.

When it comes to a family feast, it’s all hands on deck! Big Ma and Pops have been up early in anticipation of everyone’s arrival. Aunts, uncles, and cousins gather from all over to help prepare their big meal. Clanging pots, chopping vegetables, sharing recipes, and swiping little treats are part of the fun! After the cooking is done, all of the relatives come together to pray, eat, and enjoy their special moment as a family.

Newbery Honor and Children’s Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Frank Morrison deliver a heartwarming peek at the love and the chaos that ensue when a family comes together and connects through food.

SEVEN MILLION STEPS: The True Story of Dick Gregory’s Run for the Hungry

From award-winning creators, Derrick Barnes, Frank Morrison, and Dr. Christian Gregory comes the true story of comedian and activist Dick Gregory’s remarkable Food Run of 1976. 1 man. 1,011 hours. 3,200 miles. 7 million steps. What would you do?

In April of 1976, Dick Gregory sets off on a Herculean and grueling two-and-a-half month run. His goal: to raise awareness about the epidemic of poverty and hunger in America. Sleeping in motels and consuming nothing but fruit juices, vitamins and water, he runs from Los Angeles to New York City. And in each city, he stops to speak the truth about injustice. About the plight of the penniless. About the hopeless.

Lyrical text, stunning art, and compelling backmatter come together to ask you—yes you—what would you do if you had a wild idea to stand up for something you believe in? Find out how far Dick Gregory’s belief in feeding the hungry took him in this unforgettable story of an incredible journey that still reverberates today.