R.J. Owens

R.J. Owens is the author of several picture books for young readers, including Walk the Walk. A Song So Black, So Proud! was inspired by James Brown's transformation as an artist during the civil rights movement, culminating in his creation of the timeless self-pride anthem "Say It Loud--I'm Black and I'm Proud." R.J. is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and an avid student of popular music who never leaves home without his blues harp.

R.J. Owens is the author of several picture books for young readers, including Walk the Walk. A Song So Black, So Proud! was inspired by James Brown's transformation as an artist during the civil rights movement, culminating in his creation of the timeless self-pride anthem "Say It Loud--I'm Black and I'm Proud." R.J. is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and an avid student of popular music who never leaves home without his blues harp. See less