By: Mary E. Lyons
Genre: Biography Nonfiction
Age Range: 3rd-6th. An easy read for fluent readers but not challenging enough for older readers.
Content: The story of Bill Traylor, a former slave with no formal art training. Contains photos of him, his work, and some depicting what life was like back then. The end of the book contains an index and a sources list for those who would like to learn more.
Organization: It begins with Bill's childhood going to the time he passed all throughout showing various painting and drawings that are related to those events.
Ilusstrations: Bill Traylor's works of art, photos of himself, and various photos showing what life was like. Photo credit given in captions.
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