The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art
by Cynthia Y. Levinson and Evan Turk
31 Total Resources 10 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Immigrant / Refugee
- Jewish
Year Published 2021
Word Count 1,349
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 514818, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Art Social Justice Books
- Best Children's Books of 2021
Our Original Resources 6
Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Y. Levinson about The People's Painter
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Y. Levinson
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Evan Turk
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 2
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Tara Sands
Created by OrangeSky Audio
Awards & Distinctions 10

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2022
Commended, 2022

Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2022
Finalist, 2022

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022

Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2022
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Finalist, 2022

Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2022
Selection, 2022

Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Winner, 2022

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2021
Selection, 2021

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
Arts Selection, 2021

Original Art Medal, 2002-2021
Silver Winner, 2021
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