The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art

Written by Cynthia Levinson, illustrated by Evan Turk. Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS

About

Jewish immigrant Ben Shahn used his art to portray the lives of working-class people and others who had been mistreated to bring to light injustices in the United States.

Awards Won

Title Year
Sibert Seal Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
The Sibert Award honors the most distinguished informational book published in English in the preceding year for its significant contribution to children’s literature.
2022 - Winner(s)