Georgia declared she would be an artist when she got older. She worked hard and before she knew it she was exhibiting her work and changing how people thought about art.
Title: Georgia O'Keeffe
Series: Little People, Big Dreams
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Illustrator: Erica Salcedo
ISBN: 9781786031228 Language: English
Classification: Non-fiction
Type: Picture Book
Themes: art, artist, American modernism
What's it about?
This is the story of Georgia O'Keeffe beginning when she was a child and first got interested in drawing, to when she declared she would become an artist at 12, to actually becoming an artist.
Embrace
First off I want to say I love, love, love, love Erica's illustrations for this book. As always a clear, easy-to-read font has been used in the book. The story is interesting and covers a lot of landscapes/places she visited in her career.
Beware
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My Thoughts
This one is just about to be released on the 7th of June 2018 and I must say that this book is a MUST have!


I would definitely be looking to use this book to introduce art styles in the classroom or to study artists to see how they develop their style and the impact that it had on the art at the time. As always the books in this series are perfect for practicing timeline construction.
Personally, I would also pair this will other art-loving books such as Rodney Loses It! and The Colours of History. A great book and I really hope they have Erica back to illustrate more!
SPECIAL THANKS TO QUARTO PUBLISHING GROUP – FRANCES LINCOLN CHILDRENS AND
NETGALLEY FOR PROVIDING ME WITH AN ARC OF THE BOOK.
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This sounds like a fun book and I'm with you - absolutely love the illustrations they are so different but the expressions in the characters eyes speaks volumes!
ReplyDeleteI know I just love the overall look of these characters too!
ReplyDeleteThis post made me want to read, I love reading and hearing how others are impacted by things that they read. I can tell you enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like such a good story and really shows everyone that if you work hard you can achieve whatever you want x
ReplyDeleteI can see why you would want to introduce the illustrations to your classroom. They are so fun and really eye catching. The books sound fun as well.
ReplyDeleteAh these seem like lovely little books and those illustrations are just so expressionate! I'm sure the kids will love them x
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really fun book and the perfect way to introduce different styles of art into the classroom. I love the illustration and the use of colour in the picture you included!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book for my son to read! He is an artist and he's 11 but he has a lot of self-doubt. I think this book would be a great inspiration to him:)
ReplyDeleteMy 9-year-old is really into Art so I think he would really enjoy this book, and I agree with you: the illustrations look beautiful! I love their style!
ReplyDeleteGosh how awesome is that cover??? I’m teaching an art class for a couple of weeks soon and I think this will be the perfect hook to get the kids interested if I can find some resources about her artwork as well.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful. I love how many books are now coming out about successful women and their journeys. The cover is so bright and vibrant as well... amazing!
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