Javaka Steptoe is an American author and illustrator, born on April 19, 1971. He is acclaimed for his picture book 'Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat,' which won the 2017 Caldecott Medal. Steptoe has also received notable awards including the Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature and the Coretta Scott King Book Award from the American Library Association. His work showcases his skill in storytelling and illustration, helping to bring important narratives to children's literature.
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Meaning of the name - Javaka
young warrior, brave individual
Read Full Javaka Name AnalysisApril 19, 1971 Facts
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Javaka Steptoe belongs to the Generation X group.
Educated At: Cooper Union
Occupation: art educator | librarian
Employers: Brooklyn Children's Museum
Awards Received: Coretta Scott King Award | Caldecott Medal
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for April 19, 1971
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 19, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 19, 2024 |
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| Sun | 28 Aries 59 | 0 Taurus 7 | 20 Gemini 7 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 59 | 13 Virgo 11 | 23 Capricorn 45 |
| Mercury | 29 Aries 26 | 17 Aries 23 | 8 Gemini 37 |
| Venus | 25 Pisces 15 | 17 Aries 57 | 29 Taurus 17 |
| Mars | 22 Capricorn 22 | 21 Pisces 33 | 16 Aquarius 53 |
| Jupiter | 5 Sagittarius 9 | 21 Taurus 30 | 29 Scorpio 3 |
| Saturn | 22 Taurus 38 | 15 Pisces 31 | 29 Taurus 22 |
| Uranus | 10 Libra 49 | 21 Taurus 47 | 9 Libra 29 |
| Neptune | 2 Sagittarius 32 | 28 Pisces 34 | 1 Sagittarius 11 |
| Pluto | 27 Virgo 33 | 2 Aquarius 3 | 26 Virgo 58 |
| Rahu | 20 Aquarius 12 | 15 Aries 4 | 17 Aquarius 23 |
| Ketu | 20 Leo 12 | 15 Libra 4 | 17 Leo 23 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Javaka Steptoe's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 07 November, 2025
