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Story Painter. The Life of Jacob Lawrence
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Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Author: John Duggleby
Binding: Hardcover
Publication Date: 1998-10-01
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Label: Chronicle Books
Number Of Pages: 64
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Editorial Review
The paintings of Jacob Lawrence tell stories. Stories of enslavement and freedom, of human migration and renaissance, of struggle and of triumph. A collection of these stunning paintings provides the backdrop for this exceptional biography which tells the story of one of our finest living painters-from his family's experience in the great migration North, to his growing up in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance, to his rise as one of the most renowned painters of African American life. With over twenty-five full-color reproductions and an insightful glossary, not only is this an easy-to-read, engaging biography, it's also an excellent starting point for discussions about American history.
Awards and honors for Story Painter:
1998 CCBC Choices, Biography/Autobiography
1999 IRA/CBC Notable Trade Books--Social Studies
1999 Carter G. Woodson Award
1999 Parents' Guide/Children's Media award, non-fiction category
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Smithsonian Notable Award
Parent Council Ltd. - Gold
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Customer Reviews
Good Research 
2006-05-26
I used this book to do a a repot and a " Master Copy." which basically means i copied some of his work. It was an easy read that really explained his life to me with simple words. The pictures were big and colerful and really gave me the deatails.
a good book about an important artist 
1999-06-09
This book not only offers a well-written, informative overview of Jacob Lawrence's life but also offers snapshots of historical events that were part of his times and of his people's past, which he recounted in his powerful paintings. The book uses Lawrence's art beautifully, showcasing its brilliance while also using it to help tell the often-compelling story of the artist's life; excellent opening quotes in each chapter (from various cultural figures throughout Lawrence's lifetime) also subtly enhance the meaning of the text. Worth it for the art reproductions alone, and a story that shows how an artist and a person can be an interesting product of culture, society, and innate genius.
