And I Paint It: Henriette Wyeth’s World written by Beth Kephart, illustrated by Amy June Bates
This is a lovely and lyrical exploration of the female artist from a prestigious American family of artists. It makes clear that her close relationship with her artist-father nurtured her development, confidence, and connection to the ways that expanses of nature can be captured on canvas.
The text is lyrical, adopting the presumed first person voice of Henriette, but only incorporating a single direct quotation after the main text, which was welcome. narration is flowing and informative, but I was somewhat conflicted by that approach. back matter included an author note and illustrator note, but no other sources cited.
The illustrator uses the style and expansive scenes that characterized Henriette's (and that of the other Wyeth's) art, making the book a useful introduction to the artist, her heritage, and the foundation from which she came.
The text is lyrical, adopting the presumed first person voice of Henriette, but only incorporating a single direct quotation after the main text, which was welcome. narration is flowing and informative, but I was somewhat conflicted by that approach. back matter included an author note and illustrator note, but no other sources cited.
The illustrator uses the style and expansive scenes that characterized Henriette's (and that of the other Wyeth's) art, making the book a useful introduction to the artist, her heritage, and the foundation from which she came.
Illustrated by Alleanna Harris
This biographic account of the creation and growth (AND NEED FOR) the Green Book allows readers from a century later to examine and experience the reality of Jim Crow practices in the South and also in northern, urban locations.
A powerful portrait of the systemic racism that was thriving throughout our country even many decades past the time when ALL people were, on paper, equal and free.
Written by Michelle Bisson
Illustrated by El Primo Ramon
This powerful adaptation of the lived Holocaust-escape story of the author's mother is compelling and terrifying as it stands, but her family's historical accounts and photos in the back matter make it even more so.
Recommend for a one-session read-aloud with authenticity and empathy within a wider range of books of many lengths and perspectives.
Recommend for a one-session read-aloud with authenticity and empathy within a wider range of books of many lengths and perspectives.
I hope you aren't wearing out, because I'm just getting started on this backlog of outstanding books from 2021l.
Back with more very soon!
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