Art, Drama, Performance

This groovy, bebopping, music picture book biography chronicles legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins's search for inspiration on the Williamsburg Bridge after quitting the jazz scene in 1959. Rollins is one of the most prolific sax players in the...

When Eastern European Jewish immigrants bring their klezmer music with them to America, it takes on a rockin' new vibe, adding elements of Jazz borrowed from its new country. In the beautifully illustrated Klezmer!, a child makes an exciting...

Decades after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo remains an icon for Chicanos as well as for the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements. Read about her life as an artist and political activist.

The clothing of native peoples reveals much about the resources available to them, the climate in which they lived, their customs, and their creativity with textiles. This concise guide to native clothing features different apparel worn by a variety of...

The clothing of native peoples reveals much about the resources available to them, the climate in which they lived, their customs, and their creativity with textiles. This concise guide to native clothing features different apparel worn by a variety of...

Career-seekers looking for a field that will take advantage of their artistic talents will find this volume immensely helpful. Readers will learn about the varied environments in which graphic designers work and the expectations that different kinds of...

Niko loves to draw his world: the ring-a-ling of the ice cream truck, the warmth of sun on his face. But no one appreciates his art. Until one day, Niko meets Iris . . .This imaginative and tender story explores the creative process, abstract art,...

"Spare, poetic words sit as lightly as snowflakes."--Wall Street Journal"An enchanting glimpse of a dancer whose name has come to be synonymous with her most famous role."--School Library Journal, starred review One night, young Anna's mother takes her...

What better way is there to preserve the human spirit of a people than through artistic expression? This book celebrates the stories of Black artists who paved the way for people of color in and out of the arts to be their true selves. Read about men and...

What better way is there to preserve the human spirit of a people than through artistic expression? This book celebrates the stories of Black artists who paved the way for people of color in and out of the arts to be their true selves. Read about men and...

A joyous exploration of imagination and finding inspiration, The Idea in You is the debut picture book from Questlove--New York Times bestselling author, six-time GRAMMY Award-winning drummer, producer, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker--and Coretta...

Maryann Macdonald's picture book biography Rosa's Animals: The Story of Rosa Bonheur and Her Painting Menagerie is "an elegant, insightful portrait of an artist worth knowing" (Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review). Painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur...

New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Matthew Cordell's picture book Rock 'n' Roll Soul "encourages girls to let the music inside them come out. A rappa-tappin' good read that will invite readers young and...

Through Edgar Degas's beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin--in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art--conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most...

Take a tour of New Orleans with Grammy-nominated musician Troy Andrews and renowned illustrator Bryan Collier in this companion picture book to the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Trombone Shorty. After letting his band...

This easy-to-read picture book introduces Horse and Buggy, two hilarious new characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long! Horse and Buggy are best friends, but they don't always see eye to eye. When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, "What...

What happens when the wheels on the bus don't go 'round and 'round?This bus is in trouble--it won't be going through the town without a good mechanic! Can everyone work together to get the bus moving again? A new version of the perennial children's song...

Attention manga and kawaii-loving tweens! Now you can learn to create your own adorable manga artwork with this fun-to-read guide by award-winning middle-grade graphic novelist Misako Rocks! Misako is a Japanese manga comic artist who moved to the...

Iconic pop artist Keith Haring comes to life for young readers in this picture book biography lovingly written by his sister This one-of-a-kind book explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame. It sheds...

Celebrating a landmark event in the life of all dancers! It's the night before a young girl's first dance recital. At the dress rehearsal, she and her class go over the steps one last time. What if she messes up? she worries. But the next day, she's...

A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Wonder Woman, the iconic character who has inspired generations of girls and women as a symbol of female strength and power. Perhaps the most popular female superhero of all time, Wonder Woman was...

★ "Inspiring text and illustrations evoke the journey of an iconic filmmaker. Recommended for all collections." --School Library Journal, starred review Steven Spielberg is the legendary director and producer behind many of the most popular films...

The second book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg--now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar...

The first book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg--now featuring brand-new illustrations! At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chassé, plié, and jeté with their Sugar Plum...

A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Grace Byers's I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe.Tameika is a girl who...

With dazzling, lyrical verse in the folk revival style and stunning cut-paper illustrations, Colin Meloy and Nikki McClure pay tribute to Pete Seeger, a visionary who changed the world with song. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to...

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Trace all your favorite characters from One Piece, one of the longest-running and most popular anime series of all time! It's time to make your very own pirate crew! Trace along with this official guide that will let you recreate some of your favorite...

You should know, right now, that I'm a liar. They're usually little lies. Tiny lies. Baby lies. Not so much lies as lie adjacent. But they're still lies... Golden-haired Max Monroe has it all: beauty, friends, and tons of followers. Her picture-perfect...

Barry Squires, Full Tilt takes readers on a romp through the streets of St. John's and into the Squires household, a place where tragedy strikes but love prevails. Derry Girls meets Billy Elliot with an East coast twist. It's 1995. When the Full Tilt...

Barry Squires, Full Tilt takes readers on a romp through the streets of St. John's and into the Squires household, a place where tragedy strikes but love prevails. Derry Girls meets Billy Elliot with an East coast twist. It's 1995. When the Full Tilt...

A heartfelt and funny graphic novel memoir from one of the first Black female cartoonists to be published in the New Yorker, when she was just 22 years old. When Liz Montague was a senior in college, she wrote to the New Yorker, asking them why they...

A heartfelt and funny graphic novel memoir from one of the first Black female cartoonists to be published in the New Yorker, when she was just 22 years old. When Liz Montague was a senior in college, she wrote to the New Yorker, asking them why they...

Doodling is cute, fun, and creative--the very essence of Kawaii culture! Japanese illustrator Yuu is known for her super-cute style. Now you can draw like her, in four easy steps! Wide-eyed and smiling, these easy-to-create doodles transform everyday...

Sweet and simple drawings for creative fun! In this whimsical new guide, Japanese illustrator and master doodler KAMO shows you how to draw the cutest sketches you've ever seen. And she makes drawing them so easy! Start with a squiggle, a circle or a...

What does it take to make a sunshade? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best sunshade around!

What does it take to make a marble run? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best marble run around!

What does it take to make a strong bridge? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best bridge around!

What does it take to make a simple trap? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best trap around!

What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!