Who Was Her Own Work of Art?: Frida Kahlo
A Who HQ Graphic Novel
$15.42
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
19 March 2024
Summary
Discover how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists in the world in this powerful graphic novel written by award-winning author Terry Blas and illustrated by Ignatz Award-winning artist Ashanti Fortson.
A 2024 Oregon Spirit Book Award Honor Title A 2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Top Ten Title
Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!
Explore Mexican painter Frida Kahlo’s rise to stardom …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593384657 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593384652 |
| Author: | Terry Blas, Ashanti Fortson, Who HQ |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin Workshop |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 19 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 136g |
| Dimensions: | 7mm x 137mm x 194mm |
| Series: | Who HQ Graphic Novels |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Kahlo’s depiction […] will inspire readers […] An absorbing read with a well-crafted narrative and eloquent art.“—School Library Journal
Terry Blas
Terry Blas
Terry Blas (he/him) is the illustrator and writer behind the viral webcomics You Say Latino and You Say Latinx. He has written comics for Ariana Grande and the series Steven Universe as well as Rick and Morty. His original graphic novels include Dead Weight: Murder at Camp Bloom, Hotel Dare, and Lifetime Passes. He is the writer for the Marvel superhero series Reptil, as well as Who Was the Voice of the People?: Cesar Chavez. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his husband, Scott, and their dog, Alfie.
Ashanti Fortson
Ashanti Fortson (they/them) is a cartoonist, illustrator, editor, and educator with a deep interest in difficult emotions, quiet moments, and human connection. Their work explores transience and reflection through a tenderhearted lens. A love for color runs through everything they make. Ashanti’s short comic Leaf Lace won the 2021 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Comic, and was nominated for Outstanding Artist and Outstanding Online Comic. Ashanti lives in Baltimore with their spouse, their cat Miss Cheese, and at least three pet rats at all times.
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