12 Artists with Disabilities
12 Artists with Disabilities
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12 Story Library
Just the Series: No Barriers   

Series and Publisher: No Barriers   

Annotation: Deaf by the time she was 12, Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie performs with great orchestras around the world. Born... more
Genre: [Biographies]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #571932
Format: Paperback
Publisher: 12 Story Library
Copyright Date: 2020
Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 01/01/20
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN: 1-632-35860-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-632-35860-8
Dewey: 920
LCCN: 2019938632
Dimensions: 23 cm.
Language: English
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ALA Booklist (Tue Jan 03 00:00:00 CST 2023)

In 12-Story's typical, appealing format, this volume in the No Barriers series (8 titles) introduces 12 individuals who didn't let their disabilities stifle their artistic passion. Each double-page spread comprises a short profile highlighting the artist's talent and how he or she adapted a disability into success, several photographs, and a sidebar with related facts. Particularly commendable is the book's diversity: it includes different types of disabilities, both men and women, and a variety of races and nationalities. Other than Frida Kahlo and Octavia Butler, most of the artists will be new to readers. For instance, Antoine Hunter, who is deaf, leads his own dance troupe. Yu Xiuhua, with cerebral palsy, is one of China's best-known poets. A concluding section describes physical, sensory, and learning disabilities. An inspiring resource for real-world examples of overcoming adversity.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Word Count: 3,817
Reading Level: 4.9
Interest Level: 3-6
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.9 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 506512 / grade: Middle Grades
Lexile: 710L
Guided Reading Level: T

Deaf by the time she was 12, Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie performs with great orchestras around the world. Born with a severe form of cerebral palsy, Ireland's Christy Brown became a well-known writer and painter. Internationally renowned British-Nigerian sculptor Yinka Shonibare is paralyzed on one side of his body. This book spotlights 12 artists from around the world who followed their dreams despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Learn More page zooms in on types of disability.


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