Hello, friends! Today's review is A Splash Of Red: The Life And Art Of Horace Pippin, written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet. This beautiful picture book biography tells the story of American artist Horace Pippin, who overcame poverty, war, and a debilitating injury to become a beloved artist in his time. Horace … Continue reading A Splash Of Red: The Life And Art Of Horace Pippin (Jen Bryant)
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Brave Girl: Clara And The Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike Of 1909 (Michelle Markel)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Brave Girl: Clara And The Shirtwaist Makers' Strike Of 1909, written by Michelle Markel and illustrated by Melissa Sweet, a picture book biography of Clara Lemlich, one of the organizers of a massive protest of garment workers at the turn of the century. To look at Clara Lemlich when she … Continue reading Brave Girl: Clara And The Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike Of 1909 (Michelle Markel)
