" In 1990, John Henry, a children picture book written by Julius Lester and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, was recognized as a Caldecott Honor Book. To be named a Cadecott Medal or Honor Book recipient is a prestigious honor. What I learned from this book is that you must live your life, day by day, as if it is your last. "
— Ch_charonbradley, 1/6/2014