| In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage Contributor(s): Schroeder, Alan (Author), Bereal, JaeMe (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1600603327 ISBN-13: 9781600603327 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $16.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009003859 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 8.46" W x 11.04" (0.98 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 133405 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering female sculptor and major figure of the Harlem Renaissance. As a young girl in Florida in the 1890s, Augusta enjoyed nothing more than playing with clay. She would happily sculpt it into little figures: cows, chickens, ducks. Augusta's mother didn't mind but her father, a stern preacher, felt the girl was wasting time on idle nonsense. With her mother's support, Augusta's sculpting talent blossomed as she grew into a young woman. Eventually, Augusta found herself at a crossroad. She wanted to pursue a career as an artist, but to do so she would have to leave behind all she knew. With only her passion to guide her, Augusta headed to New York City to follow her dream wherever it might take her. Award-winning author Alan Schroeder deftly weaves together known historical details to create a compelling portrait of this unique Harlem Renaissance sculptor. Warm, inviting paintings capture both Augusta Savage's struggles and resilience as she skillfully carved out her own special place in art history. |