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Infinite Hope : A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace by Ashley Bryan (2019, Hardcover)
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Infinite Hope: A Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace by Bryan, Ashley [Hardcover]
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster Children's Publishing
ISBN-101534404902
ISBN-139781534404908
eBay Product ID (ePID)4038697968
Product Key Features
Book TitleInfinite Hope : a Black Artist's Journey from World War II to Peace
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicHistory / Military & Wars, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, People & Places / United States / African American, Graphic Arts / General
IllustratorBryan, Ashley, Yes
GenreDesign, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorAshley Bryan
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight35.3 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width11 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2019-015826
Dewey Edition23
Reviews*"Illuminating, disturbing, and ultimately triumphant, this account of WWII, as seen through the eyes of a soldier of color and an artist of extraordinary power, is a precious resource for readers of all ages.", *"This unique book, at times both beautiful and sadly horrifying, deserves to be studied and savored.", The dynamic book design and lavish production choices make this a fully immersive experience. The ultimate gift book., So many unique yet universal aspects of the human experience are touched upon in this lovingly shared memoir.... Watching Bryan generously transform the bittersweet into beauty is watching the meaning of art.
Grade FromFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal741.6092
SynopsisFrom celebrated author and illustrator Ashley Bryan comes a deeply moving picture book memoir about serving in the segregated army during World War II, and how love and the pursuit of art sustained him. In May of 1942, at the age of eighteen, Ashley Bryan was drafted to fight in World War II. For the next three years, he would face the horrors of war as a black soldier in a segregated army. He endured the terrible lies white officers told about the black soldiers to isolate them from anyone who showed kindness--including each other. He received worse treatment than even Nazi POWs. He was assigned the grimmest, most horrific tasks, like burying fallen soldiers...but was told to remove the black soldiers first because the media didn't want them in their newsreels. And he waited and wanted so desperately to go home, watching every white soldier get safe passage back to the United States before black soldiers were even a thought. For the next forty years, Ashley would keep his time in the war a secret. But now, he tells his story. The story of the kind people who supported him. The story of the bright moments that guided him through the dark. And the story of his passion for art that would save him time and time again. Filled with never-before-seen artwork and handwritten letters and diary entries, this illuminating and moving memoir by Newbery Honor-winning illustrator Ashley Bryan is both a lesson in history and a testament to hope., Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award Recipient of a Bologna Ragazzi Non-Fiction Special Mention Honor Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 From celebrated author and illustrator Ashley Bryan comes a deeply moving picture book memoir about serving in the segregated army during World War II, and how love and the pursuit of art sustained him. In May of 1942, at the age of eighteen, Ashley Bryan was drafted to fight in World War II. For the next three years, he would face the horrors of war as a black soldier in a segregated army. He endured the terrible lies white officers told about the black soldiers to isolate them from anyone who showed kindness--including each other. He received worse treatment than even Nazi POWs. He was assigned the grimmest, most horrific tasks, like burying fallen soldiers...but was told to remove the black soldiers first because the media didn't want them in their newsreels. And he waited and wanted so desperately to go home, watching every white soldier get safe passage back to the United States before black soldiers were even a thought. For the next forty years, Ashley would keep his time in the war a secret. But now, he tells his story. The story of the kind people who supported him. The story of the bright moments that guided him through the dark. And the story of his passion for art that would save him time and time again. Filled with never-before-seen artwork and handwritten letters and diary entries, this illuminating and moving memoir by Newbery Honor-winning illustrator Ashley Bryan is both a lesson in history and a testament to hope.
LC Classification NumberNC975.5.B79A2 2019
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- Aug 22, 2024
This book is an artist's memoir and show...
This book is an artist's memoir and shows his words and paintings and drawings combined. Very special.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
