Paper Son

Picture book, 40 pages. Audience: 4 - 8 years. Published by Schwartz & Wade Books in 2019. Winner of the American Library Association's 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Best Picture Book.

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Heroes & Heroines are Focused

Tyrus Wong was one of the preeminent Chinese American artists of the 20th century and his art was featured around the country including alongside Pablo Picasso's work at the Chicago Art Institute in 1932.

Perhaps Tyrus's work is most accessible for children through Disney - his Chinese-inspired sketches and paintings set the artistic direction for Bambi!

Despite innumerable obstacles and a lack of recognition, Tyrus focused on the one essential passion in his life: his art.

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Making It Real

The best way to make any art real for a child is to have a few good art materials at the ready - you never know when inspiration will take hold!

What are some basic art supplies for your budding artist?

• Paper - lots of paper
• Colored pencils & markers & crayons
• Scissors
• Watercolors or other water based paint
• Paintbrushes
• A few containers to keep the supplies from traveling all over your house
• A revolving collection of children's books about artists and art borrowed from your local library - ask your Librarian!

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