Georgia O'Keeffe: Volume 13
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Georgia O'Keeffe: Volume 13
By (Author) Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
Quarto Publishing PLC
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
23rd May 2018
7th June 2018
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens picture books
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Art and artists
759.13
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 195mm, Height 240mm
Description
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who broke boundaries.
As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day. From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the landscapes of her environment. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream.
These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
Reviews
The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity * Irish Times *
Strikingly illustrated, theyre superb first biographies for younger readers.
* The Huffington Post *A QUIRKY kids biography series
* The Voice *Brilliantly accessible and inspiring * Rhino Reads *
One childrens books series trying to fight back by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams. * Toronto Star *
Author Bio
ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.
