The Inker's Shadow - by Allen Say (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A companion to the Sibert Honor Book 'Drawing from memory' by Caldecott Medal winner Allen Say"--Jacket.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Caldecott Medalist, Allen Say, presents a companion to his award-wining DRAWING FROM MEMORY - the story of his coming-of-age at a military academy and the discovery of what it means to be American<p></p>For Allen Say, life as teen in Southern California was a cold existence. His father, one of the leading hamburger salesmen in Japan, ran a booming burger business, much like McDonald's, and sent Allen to an American military academy, so that his son could learn English and become a success in life. As the school's first and only Japanese student, he experienced immediate racism among his fellow cadets and his teachers. The other kids' parents complained about Allen's presence at the all-white school. As a result, he was relegated to a tool shed behind the mess hall. Determined to free himself from this oppression, Allen saved enough money to buy a 1946 Ford for $50 - then escaped to find the America of his dreams! In this follow-up to DRAWING FROM MEMORY, Allen continues to reinvent himself as an author and illustrator. Melding his paintings with cartoon images and archival photos, Allen Say delivers an accessible book that will appeal to any reader in search of himself.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for DRAWING FROM MEMORY*Simple, straightforward sentences and a conversational narration in combination with a wealth of images will appeal to aspiring artists and reluctant readers alike.--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review*Throughout, you can see canny artistic choices being mad--color here, monochrome there, a cartoon, a snapshot--that reinforce content with appropriate form.--HORN BOOK, starred reviewAs the story of a young artist's coming of age, Say's account is complex, poignant, and unfailingly honest. Say's fans--and those who also feel the pull of the artist's life--will be captivated.--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Allen Say is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the highly acclaimed <i>Drawing from Memory</i>, <i>The Inker's Shadow</i>, and <i>The Favorite Daughter</i> (all published by Scholastic); the Caldecott Medal winner <i>Grandfather's Journey</i>; and the Caldecott Honor winner <i>The Boy of the Three-Year Nap</i>. He is known for his technical skill and varied style, and his books pay tribute to Japanese culture, as well as his own personal experiences. His many books include <i>Tree of Cranes</i>, <i>Under the Cherry Blossom Tree</i>, <i>Tea with Milk</i>, and <i>Erika-San</i>. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
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