The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art
by Cynthia Y. Levinson and Evan Turk
44 Total Resources 11 Awards 7 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Immigrant / Refugee
- Jewish
Year Published 2021
Word Count 1,349
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514818, 0.5 AR Points
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Y. Levinson about The People's Painter
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Evan Turk
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Evan Turk
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 16
Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by TeachingBooks
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Picture Book Builders
2022 Sibert Medal Acceptance Speech given by Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by American Library Association
2022 Sibert Medal Acceptance Speech given by Evan Turk
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Abrams
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Cynthia Y. Levinson
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by A Fuse #8 Production
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by A Fuse #8 Production
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Jewish Books for Kids
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Jewish Books for Kids
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Mile High Reading
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Kids Ask Authors
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Teaching Guide from Abrams
Created by Abrams
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Tara Sands
Created by OrangeSky Audio
Book Trailers 1
Book Talk from Booksource
Created by Booksource
Awards & Distinctions 11
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2025
Selection, 2022
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2025
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Finalist, 2022
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2025
Finalist, 2022
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2022
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2021
Original Art Medal, 2002-2024
Silver Winner, 2021
National Jewish Book Awards, 1952-2024
Picture Book Finalist, 2021
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Arts Selection, 2021
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2021
If you find a 3rd party resource that isn't accessible to you, please email the name and link of the resource, as well as any details about your needs, to accounts@TeachingBooks.net.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their X (formerly Twitter) handles.
