UW–Madison’s Jerry Jordan, an academic and multicultural advisor with the School of Education, is the illustrator of a new book titled, “Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote.” The book is written by Dinah Johnson.
According to the publisher, the book is “a stunning picture book biography about the early life of Ida B. Wells, her incredible work as a suffragist, and her critical role in the Women’s March of 1913.”
Jordan’s artwork is typically in the style of contemporary realism, drawing inspiration from artists during the Harlem Renaissance.
“Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote” will be released in January 2024.