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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Words to My Life's Song

Words to My Life's Song by Ashley Bryan, Bill McGuinness (Photographer)
Ashley's autobiography is full of art, photographs, and the poignant never-say-never tale of his rich life, a life that has always included drawing and painting. Even as a boy growing up during the Depression, he painted, finding cast off objects to turn into books and kites and toy and art. Even as a solder in the segregated Army on the beaches of Normandy, he sketched, keeping charcoal crayons and paper in his gasmask to draw with during lulls.
Posted by Nan Hoekstra at 11:03 AM
Labels: All Ages, Interest Age 8-12, Interest Age: 10-14, Interest Age: 8+, Librarians, Parents, Picture Book, Picture Book Biography published 2009, Teachers

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

...a small treasure to share with those who love children's literature and an inspiring read-aloud that speaks to young people about human qualities that lead to success and happiness.

February 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM

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