The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art

Written by Cynthia Levinson, illustrated by Evan Turk. Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS

About

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Jewish immigrant Ben Shahn used his art to portray the lives of working-class people and others who had been mistreated to bring to light injustices in the United States.

Awards Won

Title Year
Sibert Seal Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

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The Sibert Award honors the most distinguished informational book published in English in the preceding year for its significant contribution to children’s literature.
2022 - Winner(s)