The creative minds of women have shaped our lives in so many ways, from behind-the-scenes brilliance to trailblazing innovators. This week, we’re celebrating just a few of the books that spotlight these amazing creators and their work! Make Your Mark: The Empowering True Story of the First Known Black Female Tattoo Artist by Jacci Gresham … Continue reading Happy Women’s History Month: Women in the Arts!
Hello, friends! Our book today is I Can’t Draw, written by Stephen W. Martin and illustrated by Brian Biggs, a clever story about artistic talent and creativity, as well as comparing ourselves to others. Max absolutely loves to draw, but he doesn’t feel that he is particularly good at it. His crayon drawings, while wildly … Continue reading I Can’t Draw (Stephen W. Martin)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ablaze With Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas, written by Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrated by Loveis Wise, a beautiful biography of an immensely inspiring artist. Nothing brought young Alma Thomas more joy than exploring the glorious colors of nature in the flowering fields surround her childhood home. … Continue reading Ablaze With Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas (Jeanne Walker Harvey)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Sister Corita’s Words and Shapes by Jeanette Winter, a picture book biography of pop artist Corita Kent. As a young girl in Los Angeles, Frances Elizabeth Kent knew two things: that she loved to create art, and that she wanted to take her orders as a nun. Upon entering … Continue reading Sister Corita’s Words and Shapes (Jeanette Winter)
Hello, friends! Our book today is When I Draw A Panda by Amy June Bates, a delightful tale of imagination, creativity, and expression. A girl in white overalls and messy bun introduces herself to the reader as simply as possible: “I love to draw,” she states, gazing at a blank chalkboard wall with excitement. However, … Continue reading When I Draw A Panda (Amy June Bates)
The Baby Bookworm 