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Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in
southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only
photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children,
award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and
culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique
quilting traditions. Rubin uses meticulous research to offer an
exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and
culture. In the rural community of Gee's Bend, African American
women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of
old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks anything they can
find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades.
Much to the women's surprise, a selection of the quilts was
featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in
2002. The exhibition then traveled to the Whitney Museum in New
York City. "Eye-poppingly gorgeous," wrote a critic for the New
York Times about the exhibition. He continued, "Some of the most
miraculous works of modern art America has produced." The
Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit its newly acquired
collection of Gee's Bend quilts in 2017. Rubin is known for
producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated
biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar
research, The Quilts of Gee's Bend shares specifics about this rare
community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to
consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and
through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation. This
book should be of great interest to classrooms, libraries, and
those interested in African American art in the United States, in
addition to quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the
South, and Gee's Bends importance in the Civil Right's movement.
The quilts and the incredible stories behind them are powerful
motivators for anyone who wishes to accomplish anything. A map,
directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index
round out this stunning nonfiction book.
Through Edgar Degas's beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures,
Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet
world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the
impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the
most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every
moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of
appearing on stage, revealing a dancer's journey from novice to
prima ballerina. Observing young students, Degas drew their poses
again and again, determined to achieve perfection. The book
includes a brief biography of his entire life, endnotes,
bibliography, where to see his paintings, and an index.
Increasing the mastery of reading and text literacy in the general
population is one of the most important challenges faced by both
developed and developing societies. Providing a new reference for
researchers and practitioners involved in this domain, this book
brings together empirical research on the multiple levels of
language that are involved in reading. It emphasizes the concrete
outcomes of scientific research, and illustrates the continuity
among levels. The chapters deal with clearly articulated questions,
provide up-to-date reviews of the literature, and include
discussions of the impacts of research outcomes for the practice of
reading instruction. Furthermore, the volume addresses the gap
between restricted and more functional approaches to reading
competency. Finally, it addresses some of the new issues that arise
from the rapid changes in reading practices that are related to the
diffusion of digital technologies. Featuring contributions from
authors who are among the acknowledged leaders in the field and
presenting the state of the art and current controversies in
reading and literacy research, this volume honors the profound
impact of Charles Perfetti on reading research.
Increasing the mastery of reading and text literacy in the general
population is one of the most important challenges faced by both
developed and developing societies. Providing a new reference for
researchers and practitioners involved in this domain, this book
brings together empirical research on the multiple levels of
language that are involved in reading. It emphasizes the concrete
outcomes of scientific research, and illustrates the continuity
among levels. The chapters deal with clearly articulated questions,
provide up-to-date reviews of the literature, and include
discussions of the impacts of research outcomes for the practice of
reading instruction. Furthermore, the volume addresses the gap
between restricted and more functional approaches to reading
competency. Finally, it addresses some of the new issues that arise
from the rapid changes in reading practices that are related to the
diffusion of digital technologies. Featuring contributions from
authors who are among the acknowledged leaders in the field and
presenting the state of the art and current controversies in
reading and literacy research, this volume honors the profound
impact of Charles Perfetti on reading research.
Award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin introduces readers to the
most well-known fashion designer in the world, Coco Chanel.
Beginning with the difficult years Chanel spent in an orphanage,
Goldman Rubin traces Coco's development as a designer and
demonstrates how her determination to be independent helped her
gain worldwide recognition. Coco Chanel focuses on the obstacles
Chanel faced as a financially independent woman in an era when
women were expected to marry; as well as her fierce competition
with the Italian fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli; and some of
her most memorable firsts for the fashion industry, including the
little black dress, the quilted purse with gold chain, and the
perfume Chanel No. 5. The book includes a bibliography, a list of
where to see her work, and an index.
The true story of Mary Seacole, the "Celebrated Heroine of the
Crimean War". Over two hundred years ago in Kingston, Jamaica, a
little girl called Mary watched as her mother selected a bottle of
medicine for a sick British soldier. This marked the beginning of
Mary Seacole's passion for nursing, which would go on to shape the
rest of her life. As a young woman, she would have to overcome
personal tragedy – the sudden loss of her mother and husband –
and prejudice from her peers to reach the battlefields of the
Crimean War, nursing soldiers back to health and even carrying them
from the midst of the fighting. With words by Susan Goldman Rubin
and lively illustrations by Richie Pope, this is the true story of
the "Celebrated Heroine of the Crimean War".
A picture book biography about Beatrice Alexander, founder of the
iconic Madame Alexander doll. Beatrice's family ran a doll hospital
in their home in New York's Lower East Side, where she grew to love
fixing and making dolls. Beatrice dreamed of becoming an artist,
but her family couldn't afford to send her to sculpting school. She
never stopped dreaming, even as she stayed home, graduated from
high school, and got married. When WWI broke out, she made cloth
dolls modeled after nurses to support the war effort. After the
war, Beatrice founded Madame Alexander, creating some of the first
plastic and collectible dolls, dolls that never break.
This volume continues the tradition of Chronicle's other art books
for the very young by featuring Matisse's cutouts (a style he
worked in only in his last few years) and a simple story about
dancing.
Busy city Beep, beep, beep
Jacob Lawrence's exuberant artwork guides readers through a
bustling city, complete with builders rat-a-tatting and children
playing in the streets. With rhythmic text and 11 iconic paintings,
this book is both an introduction to an influential artist and a
celebration of city life.
Shocking pink-hot pink, as it is called today-was the signature
colour of Elsa Schiaparelli and perhaps her greatest contribution
to the fashion world. Schiaparelli was one of the most innovative
designers in the early 20th century, credited with many firsts:
trompe l'oeil sweaters with collars and bows knitted in; wedge
heels; shoulder bags; and even the concept of a runway show for
presenting collections. Hot Pink-printed with a fifth colour, hot
pink!-explores Schiaparelli's childhood in Rome, her introduction
to high fashion in Paris, and her swift rise to success
collaborating with surrealist and cubist artists like Salvador Dali
and Jean Cocteau. The book includes an author's note, museum list
of where to find Schiaparelli's fashions, endnotes, a bibliography,
and an index.
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