Completed his study with Harvey Dinnerstein at the Art Students League
Debut picture book with Beverly Naidoo: Journey to Jo'Burg: A South African Story
Recieved the Carter G. Woodson award for New Talent for his first picture bookThe Piano Man
Began teaching as an adjunct professor at FIT
Published his latest book: Octopus Stew
"She Was The First! The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm" illustrated by Velasquez was awarded the 2021 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature for Children