Category Archives: Artists

Slip by Marika McCoola, illustrated by Aatmaja Panda

Posted on April 13, 2022 by susanh579

Slip by Marika McCoola, illustrated by Aatmaja Panda. Algonquin Young Readers, 2022. 9781616207892  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback graphic novel Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Jade, an … Continue reading →

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Pippin Paints a Portrait by Charlotte Mei

Posted on March 19, 2022 by susanh579

Pippin Paints a Portrait by Charlotte Mei. Cicada, c2021, 2022. 9781800660144 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Pippa, a small gray dog in a … Continue reading →

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History of Western Art in Comics, Part Two: From the Renaissance to Modern Art by Marion Augustin,  illustrated by Bruno Heitz

Posted on December 29, 2021 by susanh579

History of Western Art in Comics, Part Two: From the Renaissance to Modern Art by Marion Augustin,  illustrated by Bruno Heitz, translated by George L. Newman. Holiday House, c2017, 2021. 9780823446476 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred … Continue reading →

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The Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution by De Nichols, illustrated by Diana Dagadita, Molly Mendoza, Olivia Twist, Saddo, and Diego Becas

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

The Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution by De Nichols, illustrated by Diana Dagadita, Molly Mendoza, Olivia Twist, Saddo, and Diego Becas. Big Picture Press, 2021. 9781536223255 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred … Continue reading →

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Picturing a Nation by Martin W. Sandler

Posted on November 28, 2021 by susanh579

Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression’s Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself  by Martin W. Sandler. Candlewick Press, 2021. 9781536215250 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Art Museum: 40,000 Years of the World’s Most Amazing Art in One Dream Museum! by Ferren Gipson

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

The Ultimate Art Museum: 40,000 Years of the World’s Most Amazing Art in One Dream Museum! by Ferren Gipson. Phaidon, 2021. 9781838663780 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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Between Two Worlds: The Art and Life of Amrita Sher-Gil by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Ruchi Bakshi Sharma

Posted on October 13, 2021 by susanh579

Between Two Worlds: The Art and Life of Amrita Sher-Gil by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Ruchi Bakshi Sharma. Penny Candy Books, 2021. 9781734225945 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Biography What did … Continue reading →

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Yayoi Kusama by May Nakamura,  illustrated by Alexandra Badiu

Posted on October 9, 2021 by susanh579

Yayoi Kusama: Ready-to-Read Level 3 (You Should Meet) by May Nakamura,  illustrated by Alexandra Badiu. Simon Spotlight, 2021. 9781534495647 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Early reader Genre: Biography What did you like about … Continue reading →

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A Purr-fect Painting: Matisse’s Other Great Cat by Joan Waites

Posted on September 4, 2021 by susanh579

A Purr-fect Painting: Matisse’s Other Great Cat by Joan Waites. SchifferKids, 2021. 9780764361128 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book?  Henri Matisse is an … Continue reading →

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A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi by James Yang

Posted on August 16, 2021 by susanh579

A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi by James Yang. Viking, 2021. 9780593203446 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Picture book What did you like about the book?  In this … Continue reading →

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