Faye Gibbons

My Works

Horace King: Bridges to Freedom
Born a slave, master bridge-builder Horace King was remarkable for his ingenuity, craftsmanship, integrity, and powerful drive to succeed. His relationship with his former master, John Godwin, was such that, when Godwin died, King purchased the headstone for his grave.

THE DAY THE PICTURE MAN CAME
“A rollicking, laugh-out-loud read.”
-Booklist


NIGHT IN THE BARN
“It’s an archetypal story, the delicious fear of being together on a night adventure close to home, and this picture book makes it both scary snug.”
--The Horn Book

** A Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book
** A Sesame Street Parents Kid Hit
** A PBS “Storytime” Title
** Alabama Reader’s Choice Award



Selected Works

Biography
Horace King: Bridges to Freedom
An African-American rises from slavery to become the best bridge-builder in the Southeast.
Picture book
THE DAY THE PICTURE MAN CAME
The day nothing goes right for Emily Howard turns into a hilarious adventure when the traveling photographer arrives.
NIGHT IN THE BARN
Four boys decide to sleep in the barn on a darker-than dark, autumn night. Though full of suspense, the story has a happy ending.

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