Art, Drama, Performance

Frederick Douglass, abolitionist, writer, political activist, reformer has been called the most important African-American of the 1800s. He was also the most photographed American of the 1800s. Douglass, who escaped enslavement to work tirelessly on...

It's summer, and Tallulah is excited about going to dance camp. She'll get to take plenty of ballet classes. She'll have to take tap, too, and she's NOT excited about that. She's never taken tap before, so she'll be a beginning beginner. And she's...

Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is truly groundbreaking! The first national museum whose mission is to illuminate for all people, the rich, diverse, complicated, and important experiences and contributions of...

One rainy day, a little boy is upset because he can't go out and play. His mom comes up with a way to keep him entertained--by drawing a picture of herself and him going outside, playing in the rain, and splashing in a giant puddle. They have so much fun...

A practical introduction to architecture for aspiring teen architects Architecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture...

A clever, quirky picture-book biography of one of the most important figures of modern and contemporary artLouise Bourgeois was a world-famous artist who told stories of her life through her art until she was 98 years old. She drew, wove, and sculpted...

DEVELOPMENT: Let's Draw People Trade Book (Hardcover)

Get started drawing super-cute kawaii! First learn basic drawing techniques, and then draw a wide variety of characters step by step.Begin with solid drawing fundamentals that demonstrate how to draw kawaii characters and help you build the skills you...

Unlock the basics of drawing anime and manga! First learn basic drawing techniques, and then draw your own heroes and villains step by step. Begin with solid drawing fundamentals that demonstrate how to draw manga characters, and learn to add...

The art of drawing fantasy manga characters is at your fingertips! First learn basic drawing techniques, and then draw your own fantasy characters step by step. Begin with solid drawing fundamentals that demonstrate how to draw manga characters and...

A comic book...about making comic books! With an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of HeartstopperThe perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice...

Uncover the incredible life story of Germaine Arnattaujuq, a singularly important Inuit artist, in this high interest/low reading level reference book for developing readers. Germaine Arnattaujuq is an award-winning Inuit artist. This book tells the...

Postmodern art emerged in the late 1960s following a time period when art had been defined by superstars like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Rejecting the idea of art being exclusive to professionals, artists who emerged during the postmodern era...

As an American woman in 19th century Paris, Mary Cassatt was an unlikely force in the French Impressionist movement. Today, Cassatt is known for her intimate studies of women and children. Readers discover how Cassatt independently forged her artistic...

Surrealism was a cultural movement started in France in the 1920s, which is best known for producing stunning visual artwork and inspirational writings, among other artistic achievements. Through well-researched main text, readers will learn about the...

Discover 25 women who designed their own futures. From dancers to musicians to artists, these women drew from their imaginations and dreamed of the impossible.

In the children's book World of Glass, "Greenberg and Jordan, award-winning biographers of artists and architects . . . have another hit on their hands in this gorgeous work on American glass artist Dale Chihuly" (Booklist). His crew calls him Maestro...

Learn even more about art through the ages in this humorous and informative graphic novel sequel. Two kids and their grandpa continue their adventurous guided exploration of art, civilization, and how they interacted and evolved to become something...

Learning about art through the ages has never been as interesting or fun as in this humorous and very informative graphic novel. As two kids give their grandpa a tour of Paris, he starts an interesting conversation with them--about where all the art...

Diverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA's Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen ReadersThe world of K-Pop has never met a star like...

Diverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA's Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen ReadersThe world of K-Pop has never met a star like...

"The pleasures of the novel go far beyond the crackling, breathless plot and the satisfaction of watching the puzzle fall into place. The book is shot through with humor, both laugh-out-loud and subtle." --New York Times Book ReviewFrom National Book...

A hilarious story about being true to yourself, working together and the power of music! Joni sat on her farmhouse porch, just listening. Her cows were making music. Cerlery's voice was round and mellow like an old apple barrel. Nutmeg could make the...

For kids who love to draw and create, this captivating picture book fosters an appreciation for nature and features craft ideas to inspire young artists. Kids will be inspired to create: Fingerprint bumblebeesSculptures made of sandRainbow colored...

Instils respect and appreciation for nature: after reading, kids will appreciate the art in their own outdoor surroundings. Full of craft ideas inspired by nature, such as fingerprint bumblebees, sand sculptures, and rainbow-colored jars. Encourages...

This tender tale of showing care to a loved one will resonate with anyone who has ever found joy and purpose in music. Old Bear sits inside, staring at gray skies. He hasn't gone outside in quite a while. So Little Bear decides it's time for a walk! The...

From the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her...

In this sequel to the tour de force children's art-history picture book If Picasso Painted a Snowman, Amy Newbold conveys nineteen artists' styles in a few deft words, while Greg Newbold's chameleon-like artistry shows us Edgar Degas' dinosaur...

"A resonant tale of a boy dealing with change in his own way." --Kirkus ReviewsFrom debut author Allen R. Wells and New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice comes a tender and heartwarming picture book about a boy affected by housing...

A girl explores her love of dancing and her cultural identity in a lively picture book with echoes of the real-life collaboration between Bharatanatyam icon Rukmini Devi Arundale and ballerina Anna Pavlova. Paro comes from a dancing family. At home, she...

Joy packaged up in a picture book, ready for readers to enjoy again and again. With the guileless wonder and innocence of a little girl, Alaina is profoundly changed by the performance. As she falls in love with the art of live theater, her enthusiasm...

With the guileless wonder and innocence of a little girl, Alaina is profoundly changed by the performance. As she falls in love with the art of live theater, her enthusiasm lands her center stage. "But when I opened my mouth, the right words didn't come...

Come dance with Bhangra Baby as he learns to move to the rhythm of a popular Punjabi folk dance in this infectiously exuberant picture book from bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal! Bhangra Baby wants to dance, but Bhangra Baby...

When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can't wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series. Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she...

Half Note doesn't feel whole. With two beats, she isn't as big and beautiful as Whole Note, or as quick and upbeat as Quarter Note. She worries she'll never measure up! So when the other members of the musical staff are at rest, she picks up like a fast...

The vivid artwork in this wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who loves to dance in the rain--no matter what anyone thinks. Laney loves to dance in the pouring rain. One day, she encounters a scowling boy who tries to ruin her fun...

Three Vikings set out on a daring quest in this thoughtful picture book that shines a light on teamwork and individuality by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning creator Adam Auerbach. Three Vikings were dreaming of Valhalla: an enchanted land full of...

Maria loves tea parties and dancing and wearing her hair in pigtails, but more than anything in the world...Maria loves churros. She'll do anything to get her hands on more of them, even enter a bullfight. To win, she must outsmart the other matadors who...

Kat the kindhearted kitten has a great big song to share in this adorable new picture book from author and illustrator Greg Foley. It was a gray and rainy day. Kat was stuck indoors. She was sad because she had no one to play with. "I'll write a song!...

Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. Want to become an award-winning cartoonist and inventor?...