A BAND OF ANGELS
Author: Deborah Hopkinson
Origin: USA
Theme: Perseverance, History
Grades: 1-4

An eloquent story about the most important black singing groups of the last century, the Jubilee Singers.

A BIRD OR TWO: A STORY ABOUT HENRI MATISSE
Author: Bijou Le Tord
Origin: France
Theme: Biography
Grades: K-2

The author introduces young readers to the beloved painter Henri Matisse. Her delightful illustrations capt...

A PIECE OF MY HEART/PEDACITO DE MI CORAZON
Author: The Art of Carmen Lomas Garza
Origin: Southwest
Theme: Biography
Grades: 4-8

Thirty seven works of art takes us into the heart of one of the most distinguished painters of Chicano life.

A PORTRAIT OF SPOTTED DEER'S GRANDFATHER
Author: Amy Littlesugar
Origin: The West
Theme: Biography
Grades: 1-4

This story is based on the life of George Catlin, who captured on canvas the great Indian tribes of the Ame...

ABUELA'S WEAVE
EL TAP?Z DE LA ABUELA
Author: Omar S. Castaneda
Origin: Guatemala
Theme: Grandmother, Growing up
Grades: K-3

A young Guatemalan girl and her grandmother grow closer as they weave some special creations and then make ...

ARROZ CON LECHE
Author: Lulu Delacre
Origin: Latin America
Theme: Music, Traditions
Grades: K-6

A collection of traditional Latin American songs and rhymes, in Spanish and English with the music included.

BIJOU, BONBON AND BEAU
Author: Joan Sweeney
Origin: France
Theme: Ballet, Pets
Grades: K-3

Three little kittens create a sensation when they join the dancers on-stage of a Parisian theater and the a...

CALOR
Author: Amado Pe?a
Origin: Southwest
Theme: Family, Nature
Grades: K-4

A story of warmth for all ages. The illustrations and words show the great respect for family and nature th...

CONFETTI EGGS
CASCARONES
Author: Jane Tenorio
Origin: Latin America
Theme: Arts and Crafts
Grades: K-3

This book celebrates the spring fiesta. A folk art quilt pattern and confetti egg project are included for ...

DIA'S STORY CLOTH
Author: Dia Cha
Origin: Laos
Theme: Heritage, Family, Traditions
Grades: K-6

For centuries, needlework has been a part of Hmong culture. But only since the war in Vietnam and Laos, whi...

DIEGO
Author: Jeanette Winter
Origin: Mexico
Theme: Biography
Grades: K-6

Here is the story of the making of an artist. Diego was a boy who loved to draw; he drew on everything, eve...

DUKE ELLINGTON
Author: Andrea Davis Pickney
Origin: Washington D.C.
Theme: Biography
Grades: 1-4

This is the story of Duke Ellington, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

EMILY'S ART
Author: Peter Catalanotto
Origin: USA
Theme: Art
Grades: K-3

The author subtly conveys the value of creating art for art's sake. Aspiring Picassos everywhere will find ...

FRIDA
Author: Jonah Winter
Origin: Mexico
Theme: Biography
Grades: K-3

This is the story of how Frida Kahlo learned to paint, how painting saved her life, and why her paintings a...

GATHERING THE SUN
Author: Alma Flor Ada
Origin: USA
Theme: Heritage, Migrant Workers
Grades: K-6

Using the letter of the Spanish alphabet as a template, Alma Flor has written 28 poems that celebrate honor...

GOING BACK HOME: AN ARTIST RETURNS TO THE SOUTH
Author: Toyomi-Igus
Origin: The South
Theme: Heritage, Art
Grades: 2-6

The artist, Michele Wood, returned to the South to see and feel the land where her ancestors lived. The st...

HONORING OUR ANCESTORS
Author: Edited by Harriet Rohmer
Origin: Multi-Cultural
Theme: Ancestors
Grades: 1-5

Fourteen artists present paintings with descriptions of ancestors who have inspired them.

I HAVE A DREAM
Author: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Origin: USA
Theme: Equal Rights
Grades: 3-6

A famous speech in it's entirety, with artwork by 15 honor book artists who have created beautiful interpre...

IF I ONLY HAD A HORN
Author: Roxane Orgill
Origin: New Orleans
Theme: Biography
Grades: K-2

The story of a boy who would grow up to be a giant of jazz - the legendary Louis Armstrong.

JOSEFINA
Author: Jeanette Winter
Origin: Mexico
Theme: Counting, Art
Grades: K-2

A counting book inspired by a Mexican folk artist from Ocotl?n who makes painted clay figures.

JUST LIKE ME
Author: Edited by Harriet Rohmer
Origin: International
Theme: Biography, Carriers, Art
Grades: 1-5

Fourteen artists share their art and lives with children. They offer hope for aspiring young people who dr...

KATIE MEETS THE IMPRESSIONISTS
Author: James Mayhew
Origin: Europe
Theme: Art Appreciation
Grades: K-3

On a visit to the museum, Katie climbs into 5 paintings and has wonderful adventures.

LATINO VISIONS
Author: James D. Cockcroft
Origin: Chicano/Puerto Rican
Theme: Art Appreciation
Grades: 6-12

Describes the evolution of Latino Art in America through discussion of various artistic movements and impor...

LITTLEST MATRYOSHKA
Author: Corinne Demas Bliss
Origin: Russia
Theme: Folk Art
Grades: K-3

A very simple and sweet story about the popular Russian nesting dolls. We all learn when and where the fol...

MAGIC WINDOWS/VENTANAS M?GICAS
Author: Carmen Lomas Garza
Origin: Mexican-American
Theme: Folk Art
Grades: 2-5

The author takes us on another journey that explores her family, community, and ancestors through the tradi...

MAKING MAGIC WINDOWS
Author: Carmen Lomas Garza
Origin: Mexican-American
Theme: Folk Art
Grades: 2-5

Describes how to make magic windows and can be used as the teacher's guide to the book, Magic Windows (above).

MARIA PAINTS THE HILLS
Author: Pat Mora
Origin: USA
Theme: Artist
Grades: K-3

Illustrated with ingenuous paintings of scenes of Santa Fe in the early part of the 20th century, this pict...

MARTIN LUTHER KING
Author: Rosemary L. Bray
Origin: USA
Theme: Biography
Grades: 1-6

Powerful folk-art paintings and an accessible, fact-filled text add up to a vivid portrait of Martin Luther...

MOLA: CUNA LIFE STORIES AND ART
Author: Maricel E. Presilla
Origin: Panama
Theme: Art, Social Conditions
Grades: K-6

Mola is the author's tribute to the Cuna women and the amazing art they create. A great book!

MY NAME IS GEORGIA
Author: Jeanette Winter
Origin: USA
Theme: Biography, Creativity, Profession
Grades: K-3

A very lovely and simplified version of Georgia O'Keefe's life. She is one of my favorite artists, so I am ...