The paintings of Jacob Lawrence tell stories. Stories of enslavement and
freedom, of human migration and renaissance, of struggle and of
triumph. A collection of these stunning paintings provides the backdrop
for this exceptional biography which tells the story of one of our
finest living painters-from his family's experience in the great
migration North, to his growing up in the midst of the Harlem
Renaissance, to his rise as one of the most renowned painters of African
American life. With over twenty-five full-color reproductions and an
insightful glossary, not only is this an easy-to-read, engaging
biography, it's also an excellent starting point for discussions about
American history. Awards and honors for Story Painter.
