A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 40
Published: 2023
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"A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin" by Jen Bryant tells the inspiring story of African American artist Horace Pippin, who overcame challenges from a young age, including a debilitating injury during World War I. Despite these obstacles, he found his voice through art, using vibrant colors and personal narratives in his paintings. The book highlights his journey from a child who loved to draw to a celebrated artist who captured the essence of his experiences, culture, and the world around him. With beautiful illustrations and a gentle narrative, it celebrates creativity, resilience, and the power of self-expression. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.
There are 40 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 2023 by Random House USA Inc .
Melissa Sweet has illustrated many books for children, including Charlotte in Giverny . She lives in Rockport, Maine. Jen Bryant is the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book River of Words and many other picture books for children. Cannaday Chapman is an illustrator whose work has been featured in the New York Times and on the cover of The New Yorker. Feed Your Mind is his first picture book.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Schneider Family Book Award
This book was recognised by the Schneider Family Book Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Orbis Pictus Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category of the Orbis Pictus Award.
New York Public Library Book Award - 100 Titles For Reading And Sharing
This book was recognised in the 100 Titles for Reading And Sharing category of the New York Public Library Book Award.
Garden State Award - Nonfiction
This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Garden State Award.
This book features the following character:
Horace Pippin
This book features the character Horace Pippin.