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Tar Beach

"Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Children will delight in the universal dream of mastering one's world by flying over it. A practical and stunningly beautiful book." -- Horn Book

Tar Beach, was a Caldecott Honor Book, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration, a Reading Rainbow featured selection, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and the recipient of numerous other honors, including a Parents Choice Gold Award.

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About the Author:

Faith Ringgold was born in Harlem, but now divides her time between New Jersey and La Jolla, California. She is a professor of fine art at the University of California at San Diego, where she teaches for half of the year.An artist of international renown, Faith is best known for her story quilts -- works that combine painting, quilted fabric, and storytelling.

Product Details

Recommended Age 4 - 8
Author Faith Ringgold
ISBN 0517885441
Publication Date Dec 3, 1996
Publisher Dragonfly Books
Award Winners Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, Parents’ Choice Award
Language English