Amazing Artists
From the Series Black Stories Matter
What better way is there to preserve the human spirit of a people than through artistic expression? This book celebrates the stories of Black artists who paved the way for people of color in and out of the arts to be their true selves. Read about men and women who have broken barriers in literature and the performing and visual arts including writer Toni Morrison, jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, rapper Common, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, actor Lupia Nyong'o, and many more.
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Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 9 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
Age Range | 9 - 14 |
Dewey | 700.92 |
Lexile | 930L |
ATOS Reading Level | 6.2 |
Guided Reading Level | W |
Subjects | Biographies, Black History, Social Studies |
Genres | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Crabtree Publishing |
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Imprint | Crabtree Classics |
Copyright | 2021 |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
BISACS | JNF007050, JNF007010, JNF006000 |
Rights Included | CA, US |
Language | English |
Black Stories Matter series - Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase
The Black Stories Matter series (4 titles) will help fill gaps in collections, with its four collective biographies introducing 73 influential Black figures from around the world. The range of subjects—many of whom are often overlooked—is impressive, spanning centuries, continents, and intersectional identities. Amazing Artists features groundbreaking creators in fine arts, film, music, and literature, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Toni Morrison, and Sidney Poitier. The first 10 subjects receive 3 pages of text, set among pull quotes and Carroll’s illustrations of these historical greats, and are followed by a series of shorter “mini biographies.” Miller’s text is appropriately narrow, focusing on the subjects’ specific work and its intersection with their Black identities. Some sections are written in-scene, pulling readers into the drama, and while the book is overwhelmingly sympathetic to social justice, some stylistic choices (referring to racial groups as “Blacks” and “Whites,” with a capital W) may add a sour note. Otherwise, a rich glossary of important terms rounds out what is a powerfully expansive resource.
Author: J.P. Miller
Illustrator: Chellie Carroll
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