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Chiquita Mullins Lee
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
40
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This children’s picture book biography explores the life of Elijah Pierce, a self-taught artist who ran a Columbus, Ohio barber shop that doubled as a workshop and gallery. Through warm, accessible storytelling, it celebrates how art can grow in everyday spaces and inside a close-knit community. It’s ideal for readers ages 6–9 and for families who love art, history, and neighborhood life. The tone is inviting, respectful, and inspiring.
The content is presented as a story-led journey enriched by richly collaged museum photographs of Pierce’s carvings and bold Japanese woodblock-inspired illustrations. A young visitor’s entrance into the shop becomes a doorway to a lifetime of art, with details of animals, scenes from life, and reflections on the world around him. The reading experience stands out through its blend of real-world art and narrative, plus informative backmatter that adds context about Pierce’s life and work, including the National Heritage Fellowship he received in 1982.
For education and non-fiction readers, the book covers concepts such as folk art, biographical storytelling, and the intersection of craft, community, and history. It is a picture book for early readers, with accessible language and pacing that support read-alouds and independent exploration. Learning feels engaging thanks to concise text, vivid visuals, and thoughtfully arranged pages that invite discussion and further discovery. The work is suitable for classroom activities and family reading that explore art history and cultural heritage.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for folk art and community-driven creativity, plus a sense of curiosity and confidence to explore art, history, and culture in everyday life.
Product Details
Author
Chiquita Mullins Lee
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
40
Language
English
SKU
9780593406502
ISBN
9780593406502
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
23.8x1x31.3cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,299
₹ 1,235
₹ 64 Off