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Books by Amy Novesky

MISTER AND LADY DAY by Amy Novesky
Released: June 18, 2013
by Amy Novesky, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton
"By highlighting Lady Day's affectionate relationship with Mister, Novesky and Newton invite readers to admire the illustrious singer in a sparkling new light. (author's note, website, adult bibliography) (Picture book/biography. 4-8)"
Using simple, reductive prose, this appreciation of jazz great Holiday focuses on the dogs in the singer's life. Read full book review >
GEORGIA IN HAWAII by Amy Novesky
Released: Feb. 27, 2012
by Amy Novesky, illustrated by Yuyi Morales
"Accessible, unfussy and visually charming. (author's and illustrator's notes; sources) (Picture book/biography. 6-10)"
An appealing and slightly humorous portrayal of O'Keeffe's artistic vision and determination, along with a peek at the Hawaii of over half a century ago. Read full book review >
ME, FRIDA by Amy Novesky
FICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
by Amy Novesky, illustrated by David Diaz
"Though Kahlo's full, complicated, enigmatic life asks for a more mature audience (see Carmen T. Bernier-Grand's excellent Frida: Viva la Vida, 2007), this serves as a passable introduction. (Picture book/biography. 6-10)"
A lushly painted picture book about the artist Frida Kahlo during her time in San Francisco with her husband, Diego Rivera. Read full book review >