The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art
by Cynthia Y. Levinson and Evan Turk
37 Total Resources 10 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Nonfiction
- 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
- Best Children's Books of 2021
- Find Your Voice!: iREAD Children
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Y. Levinson about The People's Painter
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Evan Turk
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Evan Turk
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 16
Meet-the-Author Recording with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by TeachingBooks
2022 Sibert Medal Acceptance Speech given by Evan Turk
Created by American Library Association
2022 Sibert Medal Acceptance Speech given by Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Picture Book Builders
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Abrams
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Cynthia Y. Levinson
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by A Fuse #8 Production
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by A Fuse #8 Production
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Jewish Books for Kids
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Jewish Books for Kids
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Cynthia Y. Levinson
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Mile High Reading
Interview with Evan Turk
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map 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
Book Trailers 1
Book Talk from Booksource
Created by Booksource
Awards & Distinctions 10
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2022
Golden Kite Awards, 1974-2023
Nonfiction Text for Young Readers Finalist, 2022
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2022
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Selection, 2022
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2022
Selection, 2022
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards, 1953-2023
Finalist, 2022
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
Arts Selection, 2021
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2021
Original Art Medal, 2002-2022
Silver Winner, 2021
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