The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

Biography, 160 pages. Maria Merian was an artist, adventurer, and scientist in 17th-century Europe - a time when women were rarely allowed responsibilities outside the home. Published in 2018 by Houghton Mifflin and awarded the 2019 Robert F. Sibert Medal - one of many honors. A remarkably beautiful book.

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Summer Art Fun

Who knew a children's biography could be so visually stunning and beautifully written, as well as incredibly informative! This book is a perfect introduction to a long summer of developing art skills while observing all sorts of insects - even butterflies. A blank sketch book, a good set of colored pencils and lots of time outside will inspire your budding nature artist.

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Joyce Sidman

Sidman's work has earned the Newbery Honor Medal, two Caldecott Medals and the Sibert Medal. Sidman has also received the NCTE Award for Excellence in Children's Poetry in recognition of her body of work.

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