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Me, Frida

Hardback

Main Details

Title Me, Frida
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Amy Novesky
Illustrated by David Diaz
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 268
ISBN/Barcode 9780810989696
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Abrams
Imprint Abrams
Publication Date 1 October 2010
Publication Country United States

Description

Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco with her husband, the famous artist Diego Rivera. It is the first time she has left her home in Mexico. And Frida wants to be a painter too. But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers more than the beauty, diversity, and exuberance of America. She finds the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Me, Frida is an exhilarating true story that encourages children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar. Praise for Me, Frida "The writing is lucid, the emotions are universal, and the illustrations soar. Glowing with warm, vibrant colors, the charcoal and acrylic paintings create distinctive, statuesque people within imaginatively conceived landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors." - Booklist

Author Biography

Amy Novesky is a children's book editor and the author of Elephant Prince: The Story of Ganesh. She lives with her family just north of the city that inspired Frida Kahlo, San Francisco. David Diaz is the Caldecott Medal - winning illustrator of Smoky Night. He is also a three-time Pura Belpre Honor recipient. He lives in Carlsbad, California.