Drawing From Memory
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 64
Published: 2011
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"Drawing From Memory" by Allen Say is a poignant memoir that encapsulates his journey as a young artist. The story follows Say's childhood in Japan, where he dreams of becoming an illustrator and faces challenges as he navigates the expectations of his family. As he strives to hone his skills, he finds inspiration in his mentors and begins to carve out his identity as an artist. Through vivid illustrations and heartfelt narratives, Say reflects on the power of art, the struggles of self-discovery, and the influence of personal experiences on creativity and growth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 64 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2011 by Scholastic US .
Award-winning author and illustrator Allen Say lives and works in Portland, OR. This is his twentieth book for Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award
This book was recognised by the Robert F Sibert Informational Book Award.
Keystone to Reading Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Oregon Book Award
This book was recognised by the Oregon Book Award.