Name: It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way - Kyo Maclear
Brand: Kyo Maclear
Price: 99.15 RON
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n n* 4 Starred Reviews *n n* An Indie Next List Pick *n nPlayful, bold, and, much like its subject, full of grace. --Jillian Tamaki, Caldecott Honor winner for This One Summer n nIt Began with a Page tells Gyo Fujikawa's] story beautifully, in picture-book form. --The New Yorkern nFrom beloved team Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad (creators of Julia, Child and Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli) comes an elegant picture book biography that portrays the most moving moments in the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a groundbreaking Japanese American hero in the fight for racial diversity in picture books.n nEqual parts picture book biography, inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child who dares to dream big.n nGrowing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo's family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an internment camp in Arkansas.n nFar away from home, Gyo worked as an illustrator in New York while her innocent family was imprisoned. Seeing the diversity around her and feeling pangs from her own childhood, Gyo became determined to show all types of children in the pages of her books. There had to be a world where they saw themselves represented. n nGyo's book Babies was initially rejected by h