Celebrate the life-changing power of art in this inspiring and
stunningly illustrated picture book biography of American artist Alma
Thomas.
Meet an incredible woman who broke down barriers throughout her whole
life and is now known as one of the most preeminent painters of the 20th
century. Told from the point of view of young Alma Thomas, readers can
follow along as she grows into her discovery of the life-changing power
of art.
As a child in Georgia, Alma Thomas loved to spend time outside, soaking
up the colors around her. And her parents filled their home with color
and creativity despite the racial injustices they faced. After the
family moved to Washington DC, Alma shared her passion for art by
teaching children. When she was almost seventy years old, she focused on
her own artwork, inspired by nature and space travel.
In this celebration of art and the power of imagination, Jeanne Walker
Harvey and Loveis Wise tell the incredible true story of Alma Thomas,
the first Black woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum in
New York City and to have her work chosen for the White House
collection. With her bold and vibrant abstract paintings, Alma set the
world ablaze with color.
Ablaze with Color includes extensive backmatter with photos, an
author's and illustrator's note, a timeline, and a list of sources and
resources, which will be a great tool for parents, educators, and
librarians. Perfect for Women's History Month and Black History Month
units alongside such favorites as Malala's Magic Pencil, Hidden
Figures, and Mae Among the Stars.
