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Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A lavishly illustrated account of India's most beloved epic -- the story of Rama, the legendary warrior prince of Ayodhya. Discover the Ramayana -- one of India's most celebrated epics, and a story that transcends time itself. The tale of Rama, the exiled prince of Ayodhya who battles the evil Ravana, the king of Lanka, and rescues his abducted wife, Sita, is about much more than the eternal battle of good versus evil. It is a tale of love, friendship,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Corita Kent (1918-1986) was a visual artist, art teacher, and Catholic nun whose work was revolutionary and is widely revered. In her classroom, she encouraged her students to see the ordinary as extraordinary and make art from the so-called commonplace around them. She embodied this in her own work-making screen prints and collage that celebrated the values and themes of hope, love, justice, and peace. This picture book biography approaches Corita's...
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Clementine Hunter's 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.
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