John Steptoe, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Steptoe

contemporary African American writer

Date of Birth: 14-Sep-1950

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 28-Aug-1989

Profession: author, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

John Steptoe (September 14, 1950 – August 28, 1989) was an author and illustrator for children’s books dealing with aspects of the African-American experience.
He is best known for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, which was acknowledged by literary critics as a breakthrough in African history and culture.