Story Painter: The Life of Jacob Lawrence
by John Duggleby

The paintings of Jacob Lawrence tell stories. Stories of enslavement and freedom, of human migration and renaissance, of struggle and of triumph. A collection of these stunning paintings provides the backdrop for this exceptional biography which tells the story of one of our finest living painters-from his family’s experience in the great migration North, to his growing up in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance, to his rise as one of the most renowned painters of African American life. With over twenty-five full-color reproductions and an insightful glossary, not only is this an easy-to-read, engaging biography, it’s also an excellent starting point for discussions about American history. Awards and honors for Story Painter: 1998 CCBC Choices, Biography/Autobiography 1999 IRA/CBC Notable Trade Books—Social Studies 1999 Carter G. Woodson Award 1999 Parents’ Guide/Children’s Media award, non-fiction category Publishers Weekly, starred review Smithsonian Notable Award Parent Council Ltd. - Gold