Author and Artist Dr. Lorenzo Pace

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Dr. Lorenzo Pace

Meet Dr. Lorenzo Pace

“What motivates me to create art is the precious opportunity to inspire others to think higher, deeper, and larger; to think about the value and necessity of caring for themselves, others, and our planet; to think simply of other ways of being, seeing, learning, loving and manifesting a greater degree of peace in our world.”

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Locked explores an African American family's past and the pain of slavery, racism, and discrimination in America.

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Jalani and the Lock cover
Jalani and the Lock is a “stunning” and award-winning book that vibrates with color, emotion, and a compelling story about the darkest period in American history.

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Frederick Douglass and the North Star cover
Imaginative art and a smoothly paced narrative tell the story of Frederick Douglass's abolitionist newspaper and its role in the fight to end slavery in the United States.

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Harriet Tubman and My Grandmother's Quilts cover
Harriet Tubman and My Grandmother’s Quilts is a beautifully woven story about Pace’s grandmother, her quilts, and her connection to the legacy of Harriet Tubman.

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Marching with Martin cover
Using artistic collages and heartfelt words, Marching with Martin helps children gain a deeper understanding of how King’s fight for social justice lives on in each of us.

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With this quartet of stories and narrative non-fiction, emerging readers will come to know the important events and some of the key figures in African American history. The lives … Read More

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Triumph of the Human Spirit Day 2025

Triumph of the Human Spirit

One of the world's largest site-specific installations, Triumph of the Human Spirit is an outdoor granite sculpture by Dr. Lorenzo Pace, installed at Foley Square in Manhattan, New York, … Find Out More

Inspiring Youth

Photo by Nathan Lambrecht/The Monitor
Inspired by the book, Jalani and the Lock, Betts Elementary School students created their own artwork.

Creating & Captivating

Dr. Lorenzo Pace combines a vivid imagination, an irrepressible sense of humor and a sonorous theatrical voice—perfect for performances

Reflecting on History

In this compelling video interview, Dr. Pace reflects of impact of an important family heirloom: the lock that shackled his great-great -grandfather, an enslaved African.

Gallery Showcase

View a selection of some of the imaginative, colorful and thought-provoking artwork created by Dr. Lorenzo Pace.
(Artwork photos by Janet Brown)

Inside the Studio

Go behind the scenes for an exclusive look inside the studio of Dr. Lorenzo Pace. School Library Journal visits Dr. Pace’s Brooklyn, N.Y. art studio to learn more about his work and influences. Read More

Video Interview

Dr. Lorenzo Pace shares the story of the slave lock passed down through the generations of his family as part of the Legacies: Contemporary Artists Reflect on Slavery series. Watch

Booking Inquiry

If you’d like to have Dr. Pace present at your venue, we’d love to hear from you. For scheduling information and fees, please leave your contact information so we can talk.  Click Here

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