Showing 1–3 of 3 titles

• Audience: Middle
• List: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
• Genre: Arts
• Genre: Nonfiction
• Genre: Visual Arts

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  Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

  By Duncan Tonatiuh

  In this book about artist José Guadalupe Posada, Tonatiuh juxtaposes his own artwork with Posada's iconic Dia de Muertos illustrations and life, telling the story of a remarkable man and time in Mexican history. (Sibert Medal Book & Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2016, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2016 (Honor Title), Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2016 (Medal Winner)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781419716478
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  The Mad Potter: George E. Ohr, Eccentric Genius

  By Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan

  Greenberg and Jordan provide a fascinating account of the life and work of the eccentric and inventive ceramic artist, George E. Ohr. The text is enhanced by photographs and information about where to see his art today. He was, in his own words, “The Greatest Art Potter on Earth. You prove the contrary.”

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781596438101
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  A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

  By Jen Bryant, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator)

  Readers will be inspired by the passion and perseverance of artist Horace Pippin in this engaging picture book biography. The tightly woven narrative coupled with mixed media collage, watercolor and gouache illustrations capture the essence of Pippin's life and work.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780375867125