Pigskins to paintbrushes : the story of football-playing artist Ernie Barnes
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2021].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Status
Land O'Lakes Branch Library - BOOK - Juvenile
J B BARNES
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J B BARNES
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2021].
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.3, 1 Points
Level 4.3, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Young Ernie Barnes wasn't like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were "supposed" to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star. But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft, and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful"--
Target Audience
6-10.
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Land O'Lakes Branch Library - BOOK - Juvenile | J B BARNES | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American artists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American football players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Artists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Barnes, Ernie, -- 1938-2009 -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Football players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
African American football players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Artists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Barnes, Ernie, -- 1938-2009 -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Football players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Tate, D. (2021). Pigskins to paintbrushes: the story of football-playing artist Ernie Barnes . Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tate, Don. 2021. Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-playing Artist Ernie Barnes. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tate, Don. Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-playing Artist Ernie Barnes Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tate, Don. Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-playing Artist Ernie Barnes Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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