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The people's painter : how Ben Shahn fought for justice with art / by Cynthia Levinson ; pictures by Evan Turk.

by Levinson, Cynthia.

Findaway, 2021.

AUDIO 759.13 S525pp

Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969 -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Painters -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Social justice in art -- Juvenile literature.

9781669608097 (Wonderbook)

1 Wonderbook (1 v. (unpaged)) : ill. ; 27 cm.

Print book published: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.

Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book.

Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging.

Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story.

"Warning: Choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 years. The Wonderbook format is recommended for children ages 3+. Adult supervision recommended. Caution--electronically operated product. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock"--Label.

Pre-publication subtitle: Ben Shahn's artful stories of life in America

Includes bibliographical references.

"The first thing I can remember," Ben said, "I drew." As an observant young child growing up in Lithuania, Ben Shahn yearns to draw everything he sees-and, after seeing his father banished by the Czar for demanding workers' rights, he develops a keen sense of justice, too. So when Ben and the rest of his family make their way to America, Ben brings with him both his sharp artistic eye and his desire to fight for what's right. As he grows, he speaks for justice through his art-from challenging classmates who bully him for being Jewish, to resisting his teachers' calls to paint beautiful landscapes in favor of painting stories true to life, to using his work to urge the US government to pass Depression-era laws that help people find food and security. In this moving and timely portrait, award-winning author and illustrator Cynthia Levinson and Evan Turk honor an artist, immigrant, and activist whose work still resonates today: a true painter for the people.

Biography, Juvenile.

Read-along book with audio player.

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