Kids Book Index
Paley, Dan; Illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
The story of how a Catholic nun became one of the twentieth century’s most significant artists and activists is brought to life in a colorful picture book biography. “To be fully alive is to work for the common good.” —Corita Kent Frances Kent always loved making things.
The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.SJohn Hendrix, illustrated by John HendrixThe Mythmakers is a graphic novel biography of two literary icons—C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—following the story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and how each came to write their masterworks Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles Lewis and Tolkien’s near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men’s horrific tour of…The ArtsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem: The Vision of Photographer Roy DeCaravaGary GolioFollow Roy through 1940s Harlem, as he takes out his camera, pops in a roll of film, and opens his eyes to the beauty all around him.Five to NineLexile 570LATOS 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola SmithDean Robbins, illustrated by Susanna ChapmanClap your hands for Viola Smith—the pioneering female drummer at the heart of this bright and rhythmic biography, who rat-tat-tat-bang-crash-clink-boomed for nearly a century.Five girls played together in the Smith Sisters Orchestra: Irene on trombone, Erma on vibraphone, Edwina on trumpet, Mildred on violin, and Lila on saxophone.The ArtsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details