Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Mehndi Boy is an illustrated chapter book perfect for children who are just embarking on independent reading. The novel features an Indian boy living in Tanzania and his resolve to be authentically himself. Creative Tehzeeb loves doing artwork and once his cousin Rahima’s wedding approaches, […]
Bottle Tops: The Art of El Anatsui
Reviewed by Veronika Jenke Reviewed Source: Africa Access Book Author: The picture book Bottle Tops: The Art of El Anatsui introduces El, as he calls himself, and his innovative process of creating massive assemblages that are both textile-like and sculptural. A living artist born in Ghana, West Africa, El lives, teaches and works as an […]
Just Jerry: How Drawing Shaped My Life
Reviewed by Edi Campbell Review Source: Edi Cotton Quilts Book Author: Let’s start with the cover. Pinkney’s books are highlighted in each letter of this middle grade memoir, serving to highlight some of his remarkable work. Just below them is a drawing of Pinkney as a child, glancing at one of his sketchbooks with a look […]
Sitti’s Bird: A Gaza Story
Review Source: This Week in Palestine Book Author: Written and illustrated by Palestinian artist Malak Mattar, Sitti’s Bird: A Gaza Story is a sensitive and heartwarming story of how a little girl in Gaza finds strength and hope through her discovery of painting. Growing up in Gaza, Malak Mattar was like a lot of other children her age. […]
What If . . .
Reviewed by Bridget Fuller Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: “What if?” is the question a young artist ponders as she considers what she would do without her art supplies. If she can’t use pencil and paper, she’ll use the world around her to create her art. And if the land and light disappear, she’ll […]
Rickshaw Girl
Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Naima is the best painter of traditional alpana patterns in her community in Bangladesh. When a painting competition comes up, Naima works hard to win the cash prize and contribute some money to her impoverished family. Naima’s father, a rickshaw driver, is getting older and […]
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