Pictures for Miss Josie / by Sandra Belton ; pictures by Benny Andrews.
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TextPublication details: New York : Greenwillow Books, c2003.Edition: 1st edDescription: 40 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cmISBN: - 0688174809 (trade)
- 0688174817 (lib. bdg.)
- 9780688174804 (trade)
- 9780688174811 (lib. bdg.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Arts & Creativity | Belton, Sandra | Available | 33111005384637 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This remarkable picture book tells the story of Josephine Carroll Smith (Miss Josie) and a young artist who, like many in real life, became one of her almost-sons. It's a story that starts with a train trip to a faraway city; it's a story about taking chances, and making friends, and believing in oneself. Throughout her life Miss Josie was like a giant standing in front of the sun. her achievements on the national stage were notable -- she was responsible for outlining the boundaries for the integration of the Washington, D.C., public schools. But it is her spirit and influence on a personal scale that this book celebrates. Miss Josie reminded the generations of young black men who walked through her door and stayed in her home to believe in themselves and all they could become. They did. Illustrated with compelling collage paintings by fine artist Benny Andrews, Sandra Belton's intimate and inspirational story pays tribute to the much-loved Miss Josie.
When his father first takes him to meet Miss Josie, a young boy is somewhat intimadated by her, but through the coming years he comes to treasure her friendship and support and passes on his love of her to his own son. Based on the life of Josephine Carroll Smith.