Greenberg, Jan

At a time when her life is consumed by the exhausting task of growing up, Carrie's stable home life is deastically altered.

A shy, artistic, fifteen-year-old girl struggles to become more assertive in dealing with her repressive parents, a rebellious older sister, and a reckless boyfriend who enjoys shoplifting.

Introduces ways of seeing, experiencing, and appreciating art through the examination of contemporary American works.

Anabeth' s ideas about friendship begin to change shortly after Mindy Gottfried joins the sixth grade at Skokie Elementary School.

Tells the story behind the creation of "Appalachian Spring," describing Aaron Copland's composition and Martha Graham's intense choreography.

Looks at the life of potter George E. Ohr, known for his unique designs, whose work did not become widely successful until after his death.

Recounts the life of the twentieth-century African-American collage artist who used his southern childhood, New York City, jazz, and Paris to influence his bold and meaningful art.