Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson

Name: Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419736537
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By Jen Bryant

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Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson by Jen Bryant offers an engaging introduction to the life of the renowned playwright August Wilson, highlighting his journey from a young boy with a passion for reading and listening to stories, to becoming a celebrated figure in the theatre world. The narrative captures how his experiences and the vibrant culture of his Pittsburgh neighbourhood shaped his creativity, inspiring his impactful works. This children's book combines beautiful illustrations and evocative storytelling to commemorate Wilson's legacy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in discovering how a young boy from Pittsburgh grew into one of America's greatest playwrights. Captivating illustrations and lyrical storytelling combine to present an inspiring tale of creativity and determination, perfect for young readers exploring the power of words and storytelling.

Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson

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A celebration of August Wilson's journey from a child in Pittsburgh to one of America's greatest playwrights.

August Wilson (1945-2005) was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who had a particular talent for capturing the authentic, everyday voice of black Americans. As a child, he read off soup cans and cereal boxes, and when his mother brought him to the library, his whole world opened up.

After facing intense prejudice at school from both students and some teachers, August dropped out. However, he continued reading and educating himself independently. He felt that if he could read about it, then he could teach himself anything and accomplish anything.

Like many of his plays, Feed Your Mind is told in two acts, revealing how Wilson grew up to be one of the most influential American playwrights.

The book includes an author's note, a timeline of August Wilson's life, a list of Wilson's plays, and a bibliography.

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Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson is highly praised for its sophisticated and visually captivating illustrations by Chapman, which enhance the storytelling. The narrative captures Wilson’s passion for words and his keen attention to the world, as highlighted in Bryant’s lyrical and poetic descriptions. The book offers an empathetic and informative look at Wilson's early life, addressing the complexities of the black experience in America and resonating with children looking for representation. It is celebrated as an eloquent tribute to literature's power to inspire and guide.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419736537

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

Illustrated by Cannaday Chapman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jen Bryant

About the Author

Jen Bryant is the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning picture book River of Words and many other picture books for children.

Cannaday Chapman is an illustrator whose work has been featured in the New York Times and on the cover of The New Yorker. Feed Your Mind is his first picture book.