Marcia Brown Blaise Cendrars

The children's picture book "Shadow," published in 1982, features illustrations by Marcia Brown and uses text from her translation of the poem "La Féticheuse" by French author Blaise Cendrars. This collaboration resulted in significant recognition for Brown's artistic contributions.

In 1983, Marcia Brown was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal for her illustrations in "Shadow." This marked her third time receiving this honor, which celebrates excellence in American children's picture book illustration. The book also achieved finalist status for the National Book Award in the Young People's Literature category for hardcover picture books, further highlighting its impact and quality.