The Snowy Day 1 Book of 20 USPS First Class Postage Stamps Picture Book African-American Child Christmas

In 2017, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates Ezra Jack Keats' most beloved story: The Snowy Day. Written and illustrated by the celebrated children's author, it was one of the first prominent 20th-century picture books centered on an African-American child. The issuance features artwork from The Snowy Day. Each of the four stamps showcases a different illustration of main character Peter exploring and playing in his neighborhood while wearing his iconic red snowsuit. The images include: Peter forming a snowball, Peter sliding down a mountain of snow, Peter making a snow angel, and Peter leaving footprints in the snow. The words Forever and USA appear across the bottom of each stamp. Art director Antonio Alcal designed the stamps. Since The Snowy Day was published in 1962, young readers have enjoyed joining Peter on his winter adventure. In 1963, Keats was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal, given annually to the artist of the previous year's best children's picture book.