Book Description
for Women Artists A to Z by Melanie LaBarge and Caroline Corrigan
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
In this accessible and arresting alphabet book for older readers, the alphabetical elements highlight artistic themes, media, and techniques as a way to engagingly introduce racially and culturally diverse women artists. "A is for Angel" in the paintings of Mirka Mora. "H is for Horse" in the art of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. "I is for Ink" in the work of Elizabeth Catlett. "P is for Pottery" in clay pieces by Maria Martinez. "V is for Veil" in the paintings of Helen Zughaib. Each page spread focuses on a single artist or, in one case, group of artists ("Q is for Quilt" features the Gees Bend Collective) and provides a brief introduction to their work. Short biographical sketches of the artists appear at volume's end. (Most but not all lived during the 19 th and 20 th centuries). Matte, digitally rendered illustrations provide a unifying visual sense across the volume even as they also emphasize distinctive elements called out in the artists' work. A framing visual story shows a girl and woman viewing a "Women Artists A to Z" exhibit. (Ages 6-11)
CCBC Choices 2021. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2021. Used with permission.