The people's painter : how Ben Shahn fought for justice with art
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Turk, Evan, illustrator.
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021.
ISBN
9781419741302 (hardcover), 1419741306 (hardcover)
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Public Library - 1st Floor - Youth Books | jBIO 709 SHAHN B. | On Shelf |
| Chicago Heights Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | JB SHA | On Shelf |
| Cicero Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | E B SHAHN | On Shelf |
| Crete Public Library District - Youth Services NonFiction | J 759.13 SHAHN, B. | On Shelf |
| Dolton Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | J 759.13 LEV | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Notes
Other Title
Pre-publication subtitle: Ben Shahn's artful stories of life in America
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
""The first thing I can remember," Ben said, "I drew." As an observant young child growing up in Lithuania, Ben Shahn yearns to draw everything he sees-and, after seeing his father banished by the Czar for demanding workers' rights, he develops a keen sense of justice, too. So when Ben and the rest of his family make their way to America, Ben brings with him both his sharp artistic eye and his desire to fight for what's right. As he grows, he speaks for justice through his art-from challenging classmates who bully him for being Jewish, to resisting his teachers' calls to paint beautiful landscapes in favor of painting stories true to life, to using his work to urge the US government to pass Depression-era laws that help people find food and security. In this moving and timely portrait, award-winning author and illustrator Cynthia Levinson and Evan Turk honor an artist, immigrant, and activist whose work still resonates today: a true painter for the people"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 4 to 8 Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.8 0.5 514818.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Levinson, C., & Turk, E. (2021). The people's painter: how Ben Shahn fought for justice with art. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Levinson, Cynthia and Evan, Turk. 2021. The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice With Art. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Levinson, Cynthia and Evan, Turk. The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice With Art. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Levinson, C. and Turk, E. (2021). The people's painter: how ben shahn fought for justice with art. New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Levinson, Cynthia, and Evan Turk. The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice With Art. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021.
Note: Citations contain only title, author, edition, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.
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