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Ablaze with Color

By Jeanne Walker Harvey
Picture Books
Review:

This color-filled true story of Alma Thomas will leave you inspired to do what you love despite adversity. Alma’s passion was painting and teaching art. She became the first Black woman to have her art displayed in the White House. Her unique style and determination enabled her to face challenges with courage.

(Reviewed by Kate Phillips)

Region United States
Period 1900s
Genre Biography
The Good and the Beautiful Library No
  • 2 Entertainment Value
  • 3 Moral Value
  • 4 Educational Value
  • 4 Literary Value
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