A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet.
Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world.
Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.
SELECTION
| 2022 CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers
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| 2022 Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog
HONOR
| 2022 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
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| 2022 Notable Books for a Global Society Award
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| 2022 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
"Told in an order that allows readers to appreciate Judy the way Joyce does, this book’s creators successfully render a personal story of love, nurture, and individual gifts.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A sweet yet troubling account of sisterhood and the power of art.” —Kirkus Reviews
A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet.
Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world.
Poignantly told by Joyce Scott in collaboration with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet and beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.
Awards
SELECTION
| 2022 CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers
SELECTION
| 2022 Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog
HONOR
| 2022 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
SELECTION
| 2022 Notable Books for a Global Society Award
SELECTION
| 2022 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
Praise
"Told in an order that allows readers to appreciate Judy the way Joyce does, this book’s creators successfully render a personal story of love, nurture, and individual gifts.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A sweet yet troubling account of sisterhood and the power of art.” —Kirkus Reviews
