On the eleventh day of Christmas...
...my true love gave to me, the arts!
There are many good books written about artists, musicians, dancers, poets, and more. Some are quality biographies, some are about the the art itself. Here are a few well done books about those who make art.
A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
ages 8 to 12
So much depends upon a brightly colored book... Jen Bryan and Melissa Sweet combine their talents to highlight the work of "Willie Williams," a poet who sought to capture the beautiful simplicity of our world. The book is a kind of scrapbook of his life, winding the words of his poems around the story of his life. This book won a Caldecott Honor Award for the beautiful river of words flowing through the pages.
When Marion Sang
ages 7 to 10
Another beautiful picture book by Pam Munoz Ryan and Brian Selznik. This tells the tale of Marion Anderson, an African-American opera singer who overcame many racial barriers before being allowed to sing in the United States. Completely in sepia-tone, Selznik appropriately structures this book as a stage with the curtains opening to the story of her life. This story gives us all hope to pursue our dreams, despite the difficulties we might face. Marion finally sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and the United States finally realized what the rest of the world already knew, that Marion could sing.
Action Jackson
ages 5 to 9
This book inspires children to get messy! Jackson Pollock's splatter painting was unconventional, and even unwelcome, at the time he introduced it to the world. Now, however, we recognize the art as soon as we see it. Not everyone knows just who the artist is but they will after reading Action Jackson co-authored by Jan Greenburg and Sandra Jordan, let's us into the world of Pollock. Despite the spray of paint on his canvas, Jackson's life is quiet and reflective. We learn how he was inspired to put the colors of the world in paint for all the world to see. This book will definitely inspire your child to get out a paint brush!
There are many good books written about artists, musicians, dancers, poets, and more. Some are quality biographies, some are about the the art itself. Here are a few well done books about those who make art.
A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williamsages 8 to 12
So much depends upon a brightly colored book... Jen Bryan and Melissa Sweet combine their talents to highlight the work of "Willie Williams," a poet who sought to capture the beautiful simplicity of our world. The book is a kind of scrapbook of his life, winding the words of his poems around the story of his life. This book won a Caldecott Honor Award for the beautiful river of words flowing through the pages.
When Marion Sangages 7 to 10
Another beautiful picture book by Pam Munoz Ryan and Brian Selznik. This tells the tale of Marion Anderson, an African-American opera singer who overcame many racial barriers before being allowed to sing in the United States. Completely in sepia-tone, Selznik appropriately structures this book as a stage with the curtains opening to the story of her life. This story gives us all hope to pursue our dreams, despite the difficulties we might face. Marion finally sang on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and the United States finally realized what the rest of the world already knew, that Marion could sing.
Action Jacksonages 5 to 9
This book inspires children to get messy! Jackson Pollock's splatter painting was unconventional, and even unwelcome, at the time he introduced it to the world. Now, however, we recognize the art as soon as we see it. Not everyone knows just who the artist is but they will after reading Action Jackson co-authored by Jan Greenburg and Sandra Jordan, let's us into the world of Pollock. Despite the spray of paint on his canvas, Jackson's life is quiet and reflective. We learn how he was inspired to put the colors of the world in paint for all the world to see. This book will definitely inspire your child to get out a paint brush!
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