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This is the biography review

Gifts from Georgia's Garden: How Georgia O'Keeffe Nourished Her Art by Lisa Robinson

Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin by Michelle Meadows

A Grand Idea: How William J. Wilgus Create Grand Central Terminal by Megan Hoyt

October 23, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I was into biographies as a kid. Yet, I didn’t have as many selections as we have today. Mostly because only so many were made, only so many were allowed due to age limits, space and only so many my schools and libraries could afford. Yet, one thing that has stayed the same throughout the years, is we tend to have the same people. We have Amelia E. Or Helen Keller. Or Dr. M. L. King. Or the hottie of the moment (Swift, Styles). Therefore, […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry Tagged With: art, building, David Szalay, Georgia O’Keeffe, Grand Central Terminal, Hadley Hooper, James Baldwin, Jamiel Law, Lisa Robinson, Literature, Megan Hoyt, Michelle Meadows, New Mexico, new york, William J. Wilgus

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:772 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Children's Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry · Tags: art, building, David Szalay, Georgia O’Keeffe, Grand Central Terminal, Hadley Hooper, James Baldwin, Jamiel Law, Lisa Robinson, Literature, Megan Hoyt, Michelle Meadows, New Mexico, new york, William J. Wilgus ·
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Books to buy with gift cards: Picture books

Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone by Michelle Meadows

Simon at the Art Museum by Christina Soontornvat

December 24, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I would say these two books would be great Holiday presents, and they are, but since it is December 24, they will not make it in time (unless your local independent together bookstore has them). Therefore, when you get your gift cards to that same store, you can go and look for them instead. Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles by Michelle Meadows and Ebony Glenn doing illustrations.  The only reason I am giving this a four and not a five is […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Non-Fiction Tagged With: art, Christina Soontornvat, Christine Davenier, Ebony Glenn, family, gymnastics, Michelle Meadows, museums, Simone Biles

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:432 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, Non-Fiction · Tags: art, Christina Soontornvat, Christine Davenier, Ebony Glenn, family, gymnastics, Michelle Meadows, museums, Simone Biles ·
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