Jacob Lawrence

by Joanne Mattern

Discusses the life of Jacob Lawrence and describes his unique style of art.

Library Binding

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Mattern is the author of many books for children. Her favorite topics include animals, biography, and history. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

Reviews

[Kylee Champlin]

This biography covers Jacob Lawrence, a famous African American artist in the United States the was known for his work about African Americans. His work is known as the first to be recognized by both blacks and whites. This book shows his career and the hardships he faced because of the subject matter of it.

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another fantastically informative read in the Great Artists picture book series for young readers. Each title gives facts about the artist's childhood, education, and journey through life to becoming a known and accomplished artist. This series would be a nice addition to any elementary class room and perfect for an early biography report.