Pictures for Miss Josie.by Sandra Belton, Illustrated by Benny Andrews Benny Andrews (November 13, 1930 - November 10, 2006) was an American painter, print-maker, creator of collages and educator. He was born November 13, 1930 in Plainview, Georgia and died November 10, 2006 in Brooklyn, New York. Greenwillow Books, an imprint im·print tr.v. im·print·ed, im·print·ing, im·prints 1. To produce (a mark or pattern) on a surface by pressure. 2. To produce a mark on (a surface) by pressure. 3. of HarperCollins/Amistad Press April 2003, $16.99, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-688-17480-9 With this stylish picture book, a major artist pays tribute to Josephine Carroll Smith Carroll Smith (1932-2003) was a successful professional race car driver, engineer, and author. Carroll succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2003 at his home in Northern California, leaving his daughter Dana, his son Christopher, and his fiancée Ginger. , an accomplished educator involved in the desegregation desegregation: see integration. of schools in Washington, D.C. Despite what must have been a very full schedule, Smith lovingly opened her home and her heart to generations of young men, giving them the confidence to believe in themselves. Artist Benny Andrews' long, elegant figures move gracefully across the pages, helping to make Pictures for Miss Josie a lovely story and tribute to those who make a difference in the lives of young people. A little boy meets Miss Josie, whom his father has spoken of so highly because she welcomed him into her home when he was a poor student and treated him just like family. Now it is his turn to spend time with this special lady, whose home is full of paintings. She nurtures the child's artistic side and encourages him to draw the things they see when they go on walks. Over the years, their bond grows. She is there for him in college, giving him the confidence to become an artist despite his father's reservations. Miss Josie is there proudly for his graduation, his wedding day and finally for a visit with his own son, continuing the cycle. |
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