Library of Famous Women Juniors - Frida Kahlo - Hardcover

Woronoff, Kristen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1567115942 ISBN 13: 9781567115949

Publisher: Blackbirch Press, 2002

Synopsis

One of Mexico's most famous and revered painters suffered a tragic and traumatic life. Her unique style of painting inspired countless other artists throughout the early 20th Century.

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Review

"Each book focuses primarily on the subject's childhood and formative years, and on the decisions and events that led her...volumes include good-quality, full-color reproductions of their works and black-and-white photographs of the artists themselves, which add immediacy. Solid introductions."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020901)

"The strength of the female spirit was a neglected topic for far too long. Now that opportunities for women have reached new heights in our world, it is critical to nurture the spirit in our young females and inspire them to continue to break new ground. This series intrduces the stories of four strong women (Georgia O'Keeffe / Anne Frank / Frida Kahlo / Mother Teresa) who forged their own paths in the world, despite many hardships and setbacks...All four of these women were undaunted by the hardships they encountered, pushed on by their strong wills and determination...Each biography sends the message that women can make a powerful impact on the world."
-- Library Talk (November 2002) (Library Talk 20021101)

"Georgia O'Keeffe:Desert Painter and Frida Kahlo: Mexican Painter-- Each book focuses primarily on the subject's childhood and formative years, and on the decisions and events that led her to become an artist. Don't look for extensive coverage of the women's careers; rather, a general overview of their most significant achievements is presented in clear, accessible prose. Both volumes include good-quality, full-color reproductions of their worlds and black-and-white photographs of the artists themselves, which add immediacy. Solid introductions to two fascinating individuals."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020901)

"A simple, straightforward narrative,..Numerous black-and-white and color photos of Frida Kahlo and her paintings add further to readers' appreciation..."
-- Book Links (January 2004) (UNKNOWN 20040101)

"Each book focuses primarily on the subject's childhood and formative years, and on the decisions and events that led her...volumes include good quality, full color reproductions of their works and black and white photographs of the artists themselves, which add immediacy. Solid introductions."
-- School Library Journal (September 2002) (School Library Journal 20020901)

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-Each book focuses primarily on the subject's childhood and formative years, and on the decisions and events that led her to become an artist. Don't look for extensive coverage of the women's careers; rather, a general overview of their most significant achievements is presented in clear, accessible prose. Both volumes include good-quality, full-color reproductions of their works and black-and-white photographs of the artists themselves, which add immediacy. Solid introductions to two fascinating individuals.
Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
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Edition details

• Publisher: Blackbirch Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1567115942
• ISBN 13: 9781567115949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32