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Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott - by Joyce Scott & Brie Spangler & Melissa Sweet (Hardcover)

Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott - by  Joyce Scott & Brie Spangler & Melissa Sweet (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"An introduction to the life and art of Judith Scott, a renowned artist"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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.</b> <p/>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. <p/>Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, <i>Unbound</i> is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>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." --<i>Publishers Weekly, </i>starred review <p/>A sweet yet troubling account of sisterhood and the power of art." <i>--Kirkus Reviews</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Joyce Wallace Scott</b> 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.<br/><br/><b>Brie Spangler </b>graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and is the author-illustrator of two picture books, <i>Peg Leg Peke</i> and <i>The Grumpy Dump Truck</i>. She also wrote a YA novel, <i>Beast</i>. Learn more about Brie and her books at BrieSpangler.com or on Twitter at @BrieSpangler. <p/><b>Melissa Sweet </b>is the Caldecott Honor artist of <i>A River of Words </i>by Jen Bryant, <i>The Sleepy Little Alphabet </i>by Judy Sierra, and <i>Mrs. Harkness and the Panda</i> by Alicia Potter, among others. She is also the author-illustrator of <i>Balloons Over Broadway</i>, which was awarded a Robert F. Sibert Medal. You can find her online at melissasweet.net and on instagram at @melissasweetillustrator.

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