Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as Kids (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781328801548)

This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda G疊, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists' early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers.

What makes an artist? What sparks their imagination? Where do their creativity and unique style come from? Striking illustrations and a graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of legendary artists and their childhoods. Featuring beloved artists such as Wanda G疊, Maurice Sendak, Tove Jansson, Jerry Pinkney, Yuyi Morales and Hayao Miyazaki, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers.

Children will see themselves in these portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to make art. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes.

Look for the companion book Before They Were Authors: Famous Writers as Kids.

Author: Elizabeth Haidle
ISBN-10: 1328801543
ISBN-13: 9781328801548
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 04/20/2021
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.70w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 03/22/2021
School Library Journal 03/26/2021 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average