A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin Hardcover - 2013

Media reviews

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, February 18, 2013:
“Quotations from Pippin about the psychological scars of war and his artistic process are hand-drawn into Sweet's images, underscoring how art was not only a joyful outlet for Pippin, but also a vital means of interpreting the world.”

Starred Review, School Library Journal, January 1, 2013:
“Bryant’s meticulously researched, eloquent text makes this a winning read-aloud, while Sweet’s vibrant, folksy illustrations, rendered in watercolor, gouache, and mixed media, portray the joys and hardships of the man’s life, using his trademark palette…with just a splash of red.”

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2012:
“This outstanding portrait of African-American artist Horace Pippin (1888-1946) allows Pippin’s work to shine—and his heart too.”

Starred Review, Booklist, November 1, 2012:
“…a well-structured narrative with recurring themes and a highly accessible style…outstanding.”

Citations

• Booklist, 11/01/2012, Page 63
• Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2014, Page 14
• Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 01/01/2013, Page 236
• Horn Book Magazine, 01/01/2013, Page 103
• Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2013, Page 0
• Kirkus Best Picture Books, 11/15/2013, Page 46
• Kirkus Reviews, 12/01/2012, Page 0
• New York Times Book Review, 01/13/2013, Page 17
• Publishers Weekly, 02/18/2013, Page 0
• School Library Journal, 01/01/2013, Page 88
• Shelf Awareness, 01/15/2013, Page 0
• SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2013, Page 33