Artist and Me

“A real-life context for the effects of bullying, which will spark interest and encourage discussion.”– “Booklist”“An obvious complement to art curricula, this book could also reinforce anti-bullying discussions at home and in the classroom.”– “The National Reading Campaign”“Beautifully and sparsely written, as well as vividly illustrated… makes its point quite eloquently.”–Julie Danielson “Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast”“Delivers a meaningful message about individuality and tolerance.”– “School Library Journal”“Evocative…a useful classroom resource.”– “Canadian Review of Materials”“Forthright and self-aware…about the battle between authenticity and conformity, integrity and capitulation–so much a part of growing up.”– “The Horn Book”“Low-key yet powerful…simple, resonant, superb.”– “Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW”“Poignant… a story about deceptive appearances.”– “Publishers Weekly”“Sincere thanks must go to the authors, illustrators and their publishers for providing children with the opportunity to be inspired by these legendary individuals through such fine publications.”– “Canadian Children’s Book News, joint review”“This beautifully illustrated picture book, easily read by beginning readers…illustrates how children are taught prejudice by their elders. This is a timely concept in today’s world.”– “The Quaker Friends Journal”“Would be an excellent read aloud in an art class to kick off a lesson about Vincent van Gogh or in a regular classroom during a morning meeting about bullies and treating others as you would like to be treated. Recommended.”– “School Library Connection”

Shane Peacock, biographer, journalist, and screenwriter, is also the author of six novels and three plays. He is the creator of the award-winning The Boy Sherlock Holmes series, has written for Orca’s Seven series, and has been nominated for numerous prizes including the Governor General’s Literary Award. He lives near Cobourg, Ontario, where he enjoys playing hockey with his kids. The Artist and Me is Shane’s first picture book.

Sophie Casson is a Montreal, Quebec-based illustrator who finds inspiration in Ukioy-e (a genre of Japanese woodblock printing), pre-war era children’s books, post-war posters, and stencil art. She has been nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Award, as well as been honored by Communication Arts, Applied Arts, and was runner-up for the Mr. Christie’s Book Award.