PROFESSIONAL READING

25 Projects for Art Explorers

by Christine KIRKER
48p. appendix. illus. ALA Editions. Jul. 2018. pap. $19.99. ISBN 9780838917398.
COPY ISBN
This slim volume offers art projects for elementary students, inspired by the work of illustrators such as Lucy Cousins, Mo Willems, and Kevin Henkes. Each chapter includes a short biography of an illustrator, a summary of one of their stories, their medium (e.g., gouache, watercolor, collage), supplies, and directions, as well as artist websites, ideas, and books for display. Most of the projects are simple and require only basic supplies, although Denise Fleming's technique for making pulp paper involves a bit more skill. Black-and-white copies of book covers and some templates are featured.
VERDICT Useful for new librarians looking for craft ideas to enhance storytime and inspire young artists.
Reviewed by Jackie Gropman, formerly at Chantilly Regional Library, VA , Oct 01, 2018

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

BOOKS

Get Free: Antibias Literacy Instruction for Stronger Readers, Writers, and Thinkers
by Ebarvia, Tricia
BOOKS

Islas lectoras: bibliografía de literatura infantil puertorriqueña (2000-2020)
by Lugo Vázquez, Sujei, Jeanmary Lugo González, y Isamar Abreu Gómez, & Emily Aguiló-Pérez
BOOKS

­Elevating the School Library: Building Positive Perceptions through Brand Behavior
by Ballard, Susan D. & Sara Kelly Johns
BOOKS

Digital Literacy Made Simple: Strategies for Building Skills Across the Curriculum
by Kammer, Jenna & Lauren Hays
BOOKS

Assessing Learners: Using the AASL Standards to Measure Competency and Growth
by Burns, Elizabeth A
BOOKS

The Fight Against Book Bans: Perspectives from the Field
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?