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Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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"Chronicles Frida's life -- from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters -- capturing the beauty and strength of Frida's creative spirit, which carried her through tragedy and triumph, and the animals that inspired her along the way." -- Book jacket.
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If you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures? Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the world's most famous and influential artists by acclaimed author and Newbery Medal-winning Patricia MacLachlan and innovative illustrator Hadley Hooper.
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Provides a picture book biography of Italian American painter Ralph Fasanella, describing his childhood, the influence of his labor organizer mother, and how he began painting scenes of American laborers at the age of thirty-one. Includes back matter, images of his most famous paintings, and a timeline.
5) Viva Frida
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Español
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Diverse Books - Latino/Latinx, Hispanic, and Latin American Children
Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Women's History Month
Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Women's History Month
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Via spare text, examines Kahlo's creative process.
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""The first thing I can remember," Ben said, "I drew." As an observant young child growing up in Lithuania, Ben Shahn yearns to draw everything he sees-and, after seeing his father banished by the Czar for demanding workers' rights, he develops a keen sense of justice, too. So when Ben and the rest of his family make their way to America, Ben brings with him both his sharp artistic eye and his desire to fight for what's right. As he grows, he speaks...
9) Paul Cezanne
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English
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This book introduces the life and work of Paul Cezanne, discussing his early years, life in Paris, and development as a painter.
10) Vincent Van Gogh
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English
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Introduces the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, discussing his early years, life in Holland, London, Paris, and southern France, and development as a painter.
11) Action Jackson
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English
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Imagines Jackson Pollock at work during the creation of one of his paint-swirled and splattered canvasses.
12) Claude Monet
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English
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This book introduces the life and work of Claude Monet, discussing his early years, life in London and various parts of France, and his development as a painter.
15) Norman Rockwell
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English
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Examines the life and work of the twentieth-century artist Norman Rockwell, who painted familiar everyday scenes that people felt were part of their own lives.
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"A biography of twentieth-century African American folk artist Bill Traylor, a former slave who at the age of eighty-five began to draw pictures based on his memories and observations of rural and urban life in Alabama. Includes an afterword, author's note, and sources"--Provided by publisher.
17) Diego
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English
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Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art.
18) Jackson Pollock
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English
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A series of artist biographies for young readers provides hilarious, cartoon-style illustrations to complement the easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of each master's artwork. Includes primary sources, photos, illustrations, maps and timelines. --Publisher.
20) Picasso
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English
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Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.