A picture book biography of the remarkable folk artist Clementine Hunter.

Can you imagine being an artist who isn't allowed into your own show? That's what happened to folk artist Clementine Hunter. Her paintings went from hanging on her clothesline to hanging in museums, yet because of the color of her skin, a friend had to sneak her in when the gallery was closed.

With lyrical writing and striking illustrations, this picture book biography introduces kids to a self-taught artist whose paintings captured scenes of backbreaking work and joyous celebrations of southern farm life. They preserve a part of American history we rarely see and prove that art can help keep the spirit alive.

Product details

Age Range: 6 - 8 years
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Lexile Measure: AD870L (What's this?)
Series: AWARDS: Florida Reading Assoc Children's Book Nom. 2010-2011
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (September 18, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399242198
ISBN-13: 978-0399242199
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.4 x 10.3 inches

Art From Her Heart: Folk Artist Clementine Hunter Hardcover – Illustrated, September 18, 2008