Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as Kids by Elizabeth Haidle
Published by Etch/Clarion Books on April 20, 2021
ISBN: 1328801543
Pages: 64
Genres: Arts, Biography/Autobiography
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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This is a collected biography of famous illustrators, and it chronicles their lives before they became famous artists. The artists depicted represent diverse cultural backgrounds and artistic styles. The book is laid out somewhat like a graphic novel, but includes a fair amount more text than typical graphic novels. Every artist profile begins with a two-page spread that includes beautiful watercolor illustrations and a timeline of the artist’s life at the bottom. Recommended for young readers and artists ages 8 and up.

Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME