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Name: A splash of red
Author: Jennifer Bryant

A splash of red offers a concise biography of an African American painter, presented as a single‑volume, illustrated picture book. The text is tailored to readers aged 5‑8 (Kindergarten to 3rd grade) and is available in a 29 cm, unpaged format. Recognized with the Sibert Medal, this work combines engaging visuals with accessible prose, making it an ideal resource for young readers interested in art history and cultural heritage.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Jennifer Bryant

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