Art from Her Heart: Folk Artist Clementine Hunter

by Kathy Whitehead

Book Overview

A picture book biography of the remarkable folk artist Clementine Hunter.

Can you imagine being an artist who isn't allowed into your own show? That's what happened to folk artist Clementine Hunter. Her paintings went from hanging on her clothesline to hanging in museums, yet because of the color of her skin, a friend had to sneak her in when the gallery was closed.

With lyrical writing and striking illustrations, this picture book...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399242198
• ISBN13: 9780399242199
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3