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Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott

Author Joyce Scott, Brie Spangler, Melissa Sweet
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
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$18.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
8.5"W x 10.31"H x 0.38"D  
On sale Jun 08, 2021 | 48 Pages | 978-0-525-64811-6
| Preschool - 3
Reading Level: Lexile AD810L | Fountas & Pinnell T
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A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet.

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.
Joyce Wallace Scott is an educator, RN, development specialist, and published poet. She serves on the advisory board of the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California, and is currently involved in establishing the first program for artists with disabilities in Bali, dedicated to her sister's memory. She lives in Dutch Flat, California, with her husband. View titles by Joyce Scott
Author/illustrator of children's picture books, graphic novels, and YA novels, Brie Spangler loves to draw and write stories, and drink massive amounts of caffeine. Writing down the ideas in her head was scary as a kid, so she turned to making pictures instead. Brie worked as an illustrator for several years before she began to write and immediately became a frothing addict. Her YA novel Beast was nominated for a Lambda Award and was named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Brie now lives in the Bay Area with her family. Follow her on Twitter at @BrieSpangler. View titles by Brie Spangler
Melissa Sweet is the illustrator of many acclaimed children’s books, including her collaboration with Judy Sierra on Schoolyard Rhymes. She is also the author and illustrator of Carmine: A Little More Red. She lives in Rockport, Maine. View titles by Melissa Sweet
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    NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
  • HONOR | 2022
    NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
"Told in an order that allows readers to appreciate Judy the way Joyce does, this book’s creators successfully render a personal story of love, nurture, and individual gifts.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A sweet yet troubling account of sisterhood and the power of art.” —Kirkus Reviews

About

A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet.

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

Author

Joyce Wallace Scott is an educator, RN, development specialist, and published poet. She serves on the advisory board of the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California, and is currently involved in establishing the first program for artists with disabilities in Bali, dedicated to her sister's memory. She lives in Dutch Flat, California, with her husband. View titles by Joyce Scott
Author/illustrator of children's picture books, graphic novels, and YA novels, Brie Spangler loves to draw and write stories, and drink massive amounts of caffeine. Writing down the ideas in her head was scary as a kid, so she turned to making pictures instead. Brie worked as an illustrator for several years before she began to write and immediately became a frothing addict. Her YA novel Beast was nominated for a Lambda Award and was named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Brie now lives in the Bay Area with her family. Follow her on Twitter at @BrieSpangler. View titles by Brie Spangler
Melissa Sweet is the illustrator of many acclaimed children’s books, including her collaboration with Judy Sierra on Schoolyard Rhymes. She is also the author and illustrator of Carmine: A Little More Red. She lives in Rockport, Maine. View titles by Melissa Sweet

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2022
    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers
  • SELECTION | 2022
    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Notable Books for a Global Society Award
  • SELECTION | 2022
    Notable Books for a Global Society Award
  • HONOR | 2022
    NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
  • HONOR | 2022
    NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children

Praise

"Told in an order that allows readers to appreciate Judy the way Joyce does, this book’s creators successfully render a personal story of love, nurture, and individual gifts.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A sweet yet troubling account of sisterhood and the power of art.” —Kirkus Reviews

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    Jen Bryant, Melissa Sweet
    $8.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 31, 2023
  • The Sleepy Little Alphabet
    The Sleepy Little Alphabet
    A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town
    Judy Sierra, Melissa Sweet
    $17.99 US
    Hardcover
    Jun 09, 2009
  • Fox Point's Own Gemma Hopper
    Fox Point's Own Gemma Hopper
    Brie Spangler
    $21.99 US
    Hardcover
    Apr 11, 2023
  • A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
    A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
    Jen Bryant, Melissa Sweet
    $8.99 US
    Paperback
    Jan 31, 2023
  • The Sleepy Little Alphabet
    The Sleepy Little Alphabet
    A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town
    Judy Sierra, Melissa Sweet
    $17.99 US
    Hardcover
    Jun 09, 2009
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