Girl with a Camera - by Carolyn Meyer (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Tells the story of how Margaret spent her early years observing the natural world before mastering the art of photography and became the first female war photojournalist in World War II.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The daring and passionate life of photographer Margaret Bourke-White -- the first female war photojournalist in World War II and the first female photographer for <i>Life</i> magazine -- is captured in this historical novel. </b> <p/>Growing up, Margaret Bourke-White intended to become a herpetologist, but while she was still in college, her interest in nature changed to a fascination with photography. As her skill with a camera grew, her focus widened from landscapes architecture to shots of factories, trains, and bridges. Her artist's eye sharpened to see patterns and harsh beauty where others saw only chaos and ugliness. Totally dedicated to her work, and driven by her ambition to succeed, she eventually became a well-known and sought after photographer, traveling all over the United States and Europe. A comprehensive author's note provides additional information to round out readers' understanding of this fascinating and inspiring historical figure.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Meyer has clearly done her research...to create an absorbing narrative... (that) ably conveys the photographer's grit, gumption and resourcefulness...this compelling offering...(is) a good choice for curricular connections as well as personal reading. - <i><b>School Library Journal</b></i> <p/>This is an excellent guide for readers interested in having a career as a photographer. Meyer offers much useful advice for the aspiring photographer...this account of a courageous, trailblazing woman will appeal to most young adult readers. - <i><b>VOYA </b></i> <p/>Historical novelist Meyer introduces readers to groundbreaking American photographer and photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White. Noted for her fearlessness and innovation, her gender did not seem to present a huge barrier to her ambition...This solid fictionalized biography should prompt readers to seek out Bourke-White's work. - <b><i>Booklist </i></b> <p/>Carolyn Meyer gives readers of historical fiction another portrait of a strong, independent woman...based on the real life of Margaret Bourke-White, the first female war photojournalist and famous LIFE Magazine photographer. The book...journeys through her...failures and successes as a commercial photographer during a time when women were supposed to be content with getting married and raising children....includes several reproductions of her images, along with notes from the author and picture credits. -<i><b>School Library Connection</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Carolyn Meyer</b> is the best-selling, award-winning author of sixty books for children and young adults, more than twenty of which are historical fiction. Her most recent historical novel for young adults, <i>Diary of a Waitress</i>, tells the story of a Harvey girl in the 1920s, and was chosen as a Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Books Best of the Best book. Carolyn lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visit her at readcarolyn.com.
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