Drawing in the Sand, A
Publication Information
Author:  Butler, Jerry	Illustrator:  Butler, Jerry
Title:  Drawing in the Sand, A	Date:  1998
Publisher:  Zino	City:  Madison, WI
ISBN, paperback:  1-559-33216-6	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, essays
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading| social studies
Summary:
In words and illustrations, Jerry Butler tells his story of becoming an artist--the people who encouraged him and the African American artists who established a tradition for him to join. Some students may find the uses of different type face distracting. The collage paintings are beautifully thought provoking.
Teaching Ideas:
Students who want to learn more about African American artists can use the search function to find Mary Lyons book on Horace Pippin or books illustrated by Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold. Students can explore what encourages someone to be an artist and compare some of these artists with Nikkens' Walking the Log. Students could develop a matrix to keep track of basic information of these artists--place of birth, influences, medium, obstacles overcome etc.
Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
Art and Photography > art > artists > Pippin, Horace Art and Photography > art > artists > Bearden, Romare Art and Photography > art > collage Ethnic Groups > African-American Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > hopes/dreams Art and Photography > art > artists > Lawrence, Jacob Art and Photography > art > artists > Callett, Elizabeth Art and Photography > art > artists > Ringgold, Faith

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