by Kathy Whitehead (Author), Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)
A picture book biography of the remarkable folk artist Clementine Hunter.
Can you imagine being an artist who isn't allowed into your own show? That's what happened to folk artist Clementine Hunter. Her paintings went from hanging on her clothesline to hanging in museums, yet because of the color of her skin, a friend had to sneak her in when the gallery was closed.With lyrical writing and striking illustrations, this picture book biography introduces kids to a self-taught artist whose paintings captured scenes of backbreaking work and joyous celebrations of southern farm life. They preserve a part of American history we rarely see and prove that art can help keep the spirit alive.
Author Biography
Kathy Whitehead lives in College Station, Texas.
Shane W. Evans lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.39 x 10.18 x 8.36 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 18, 2008
Award: Florida Children's Book Award (2011)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Art from Her Heart: Folk Artist Clementine Hunter
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5