John Steptoe John Steptoe (September 14, 1950 – August 28, 1989) was an author and illustrator for children’s books dealing with aspects of the African-American experience. He is best known for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, which was acknowledged by literary critics as a breakthrough in African history and culture. John Steptoe John Steptoe St. Luke Hospital in Manhattan, New York 1989-08-28 Brooklyn, New York 1950-09-14 16178536 1114324577 1950-09-14 1989-08-28 Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters American John Steptoe (September 14, 1950 – August 28, 1989) was an author and illustrator for children’s books dealing with aspects of the African-American experience. He is best known for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, which was acknowledged by literary critics as a breakthrough in African history and culture. 8716 1950 1989
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