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Gordon Parks : How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford (2015, Picture Book)

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PublisherWhitman & Company, Albert
ISBN-100807530174
ISBN-139780807530177
eBay Product ID (ePID)204231006

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Book TitleGordon Parks : How the Photographer Captured Black and White America
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPhotography, People & Places / United States / African American, Biography & Autobiography / Art, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year2015
IllustratorChristoph, Jamey, Yes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorCarole Boston Weatherford
FormatPicture Book

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12.2 Oz
Item Length10.1 in
Item Width8.1 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2014-034300
ReviewsThe Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit 2015 2015 NAACP Image Award--Outstanding Literary Work, Children New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2016--CBC/NCSS, "This is a promising vehicle for introducing young children to the power of photography as an agent for social change, and it may make them aware of contemporary victims of injustice in need of an advocate with a camera."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED REVIEW! "Weatherford writes in the present tense with intensity, carefully choosing words that concisely evoke the man. Parks' photography gave a powerful and memorable face to racism in America; this book gives him to young readers."--Kirkus Reviews starred review, "Created with a certain elegance of line, Christoph's artwork includes many haunting, beautifully composed scenes." Booklist, February 1, 2015, "Created with a certain elegance of line, Christoph's artwork includes many haunting, beautifully composed scenes."--Booklist, "This is a promising vehicle for introducing young children to the power of photography as an agent for social change, and it may make them aware of contemporary victims of injustice in need of an advocate with a camera." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, May 2015, "Weatherford writes in the present tense with intensity, carefully choosing words that concisely evoke the man. Parks' photography gave a powerful and memorable face to racism in America; this book gives him to young readers." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, January 1, 2015, STARRED REVIEW! "Christoph's spreads echo the pared narrative with a muted palette and modest styling, but their impact is powerful."--Publishers Weekly starred review, STARRED REVIEW! "This effective overview is a solid addition for those looking to beef up their biography collections." --School Library Journal starred review, "This effective overview is a solid addition for those looking to beef up their biography collections." Starred Review, School Library Journal, February 1, 2015, "Christoph's spreads echo the pared narrative with a muted palette and modest styling, but their impact is powerful." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, December 22, 2014
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal770.89
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisThe Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit 2015 2015 NAACP Image Award--Outstanding Literary Work, Children New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2016--CBC/NCSS STARRED REVIEW! "Weatherford writes in the present tense with intensity, carefully choosing words that concisely evoke the man. Parks' photography gave a powerful and memorable face to racism in America; this book gives him to young readers."-- Kirkus Reviews starred review "This is a promising vehicle for introducing young children to the power of photography as an agent for social change, and it may make them aware of contemporary victims of injustice in need of an advocate with a camera."-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The story of a self-taught photographer who used his camera to take a stand against racism in America. His white teacher tells her all-black class, You'll all wind up porters and waiters. What did she know? Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was a poor African American looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. His success as a fashion photographer landed him a job working for the government. In Washington DC, Gordon went looking for a subject, but what he found was segregation. He and others were treated differently because of the color of their skin. Gordon wanted to take a stand against the racism he observed. With his camera in hand, he found a way. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a self-taught artist got America to take notice., The Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit 2015 2015 NAACP Image Award?Outstanding Literary Work, Children New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2016?CBC/NCSS STARRED REVIEW! "Weatherford writes in the present tense with intensity, carefully choosing words that concisely evoke the man. Parks' photography gave a powerful and memorable face to racism in America; this book gives him to young readers."? Kirkus Reviews starred review "This is a promising vehicle for introducing young children to the power of photography as an agent for social change, and it may make them aware of contemporary victims of injustice in need of an advocate with a camera."? The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The story of a self-taught photographer who used his camera to take a stand against racism in America. His white teacher tells her all-black class, You'll all wind up porters and waiters. What did she know? Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was a poor African American looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. His success as a fashion photographer landed him a job working for the government. In Washington DC, Gordon went looking for a subject, but what he found was segregation. He and others were treated differently because of the color of their skin. Gordon wanted to take a stand against the racism he observed. With his camera in hand, he found a way. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a self-taught artist got America to take notice., His white teacher tells her all-black class, You'll all wind up porters and waiters. What did she know? Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was a poor African American looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. His success as a fashion photographer landed him a job working for the government. In Washington DC, Gordon went looking for a subject, but what he found was segregation. He and others were treated differently because of the color of their skin. Gordon wanted to take a stand against the racism he observed. With his camera in hand, he found a way. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a self-taught artist got America to take notice., Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was a poor African American looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed.
LC Classification NumberTR140.P35W43 2015

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