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Nov 16, 2015
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While this book might not be everyone's cup of tea, for fans of Allen Say's work and anyone who loves children's literature, it offers additional insight into the author/illustrator's life. Picking up where his earlier memoir, Drawing from Memory, left off, the book follows sixteen-year-old Allen as he studies and works at a military academy in California. Initially, he barely knows any English and is placed in a sixth grade class. Although he faces discrimination and loneliness as well as the h
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A follow up graphic memoir to Drawing from Memory.
It was interesting to read the way in which Say battled/competed with a fictional character of his own creation. It added a depth to the story I hadn't expected. I liked reading about the incredible hurdles the author/artist had to surmount, though I think this book would be a tough sell for any young reader. I think the audience for this book is firmly librarians (especially those serving youth) and children's literature enthusiasts. ...more
It was interesting to read the way in which Say battled/competed with a fictional character of his own creation. It added a depth to the story I hadn't expected. I liked reading about the incredible hurdles the author/artist had to surmount, though I think this book would be a tough sell for any young reader. I think the audience for this book is firmly librarians (especially those serving youth) and children's literature enthusiasts. ...more
"We remember our past in episodes." This is Allen Say's graphic memoir of some of the important episodes of his life. A great look into the life of a famous children's book illustrator and author.
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It's amazing to me that Allen Say lived on his own at a young age. This is a companion book to Drawing From Memory where we saw Allen Say living on his own and apprenticing with a cartoonist when he was twelve. This book shows his life as he transitioned to living in California - again on his own. His father set up his living arrangements initially, but did not have much to do with Allen after that. Allen had artistic talent and was able to get scholarships to continue his art education though h
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Disjointed. Kyusuke was confusing and annoying. I do feel bad that Say had to experience so much stress at such a young age.
Allen Say is so talented and I appreciate learning more about his background of moving from Japan to California. The illustrations (paintings, cartoons, and photographs) add to the journey of Say's life.
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Allen Say's illustrations always make me happy. He's so talented. I loved learning about his early years coming to the United States.
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(Mock Caldecott November Read) Another of his biographical books that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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