A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin - Hardcover
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An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book
Winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children As a child in the late 1800s, Horace Pippin loved to draw: He loved the feel of the charcoal as it slid across the floor. He loved looking at something in the room and making it come alive again in front of him. He drew pictures for his sisters, his classmates, his co-workers. Even during W.W.I, Horace filled his notebooks with drawings from the trenches . . . until he was shot. Upon his return home, Horace couldn't lift his right arm, and couldn't make any art. Slowly, with lots of practice, he regained use of his arm, until once again, he was able to paint--and paint, and paint Soon, people--including the famous painter N. C. Wyeth--started noticing Horace's art, and before long, his paintings were displayed in galleries and museums across the country. Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was: an artist.
Awards
🏆 2013 Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) Gold Medal Winner - Nonfiction Award|2014 Schneider Family Book Award Winner - Children's Award|2014 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Honor Book - Children's Book Award|2014 Orbis Pictus Award Winner - Children's Nonfiction Award|2014 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Seven to Ten Award|2015 Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee - Intermediate Award|2015 Red Clover Award Nominee - Picture Book Award|2015 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Nominee - Grades K-3 Award|2015 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook Award|Show Me Readers Award Nominee - Grades 1-3 Award|2016 Monarch Award Nominee - Grades K-3 Award|2016 William Allen White Childens Book Award Nominee - Grades 3-5 Award|2016 Nutmeg Book Award Nominee - Elementary Award
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Firsttion Edition
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