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Jake makes a world : Jacob Lawrence, a young artist in Harlem / Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts ; illustrated by Christopher Myers

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextEdition: 1st edDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cmISBN:
  • 9780870709654
  • 0870709658
Other title:
  • Jacob Lawrence, a young artist in Harlem
Contained works:
  • Lawrence, Jacob, 1917-2000. Works. Selections
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • PIC RHO
Summary: "Jake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother's apartment, where he is surrounded by brightly colored walls with intricate patterns; to the streets full of familiar and not-so-familiar faces, sounds, rhythms, and smells; to the art studio where he goes each day after school to transform his everyday world on an epic scale, Jake takes readers on an enchanting journey through the bustling sights and sounds of his neighborhood."--Provided by publisher
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Picture Books MVS Library Children's Room I- Picture Books PIC RHO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4005720

"Jake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother's apartment, where he is surrounded by brightly colored walls with intricate patterns; to the streets full of familiar and not-so-familiar faces, sounds, rhythms, and smells; to the art studio where he goes each day after school to transform his everyday world on an epic scale, Jake takes readers on an enchanting journey through the bustling sights and sounds of his neighborhood."--Provided by publisher

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