"Art From Her Heart: Folk Artist Clementine Hunter" by Kathy Whitehead tells the inspiring story of Clementine Hunter, a self-taught African American folk artist from Louisiana. Growing up on a plantation, Hunter transforms her daily life and experiences into vibrant artwork that reflects her culture and heritage. Despite facing numerous challenges and social barriers, she finds her voice through painting, capturing the essence of her community and the beauty of the Southern landscape. This book celebrates her journey, artistic passion, and the power of creativity in sharing personal and collective stories. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Shane W. Evans is the illustrator of numerous award-winning books for children, including We March , Underground, Mixed Me! , and Chocolate Me! He lives with his family in Kansas City, Missouri, where he also runs an art and community events studio. Kathy Whitehead taught elementary school for several years and continues to work as a substitute teacher. She is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She lives in College Station, Texas.