Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, a Young Artist in Harlem

Jake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother's apartment, where he is surrounded by brightly colored walls with intricate patterns; to the streets full of familiar and not-so-familiar faces, sounds, rhythms, and smells; to the art studio where he goes each day after school to transform his everyday world on an epic scale, Jake takes readers on an enchanting journey through the bustling sights and sounds of his neighborhood.

Includes a reproduction of an actual Migration series panel.

Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
Published: 06/30/2015
Pages: 44
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 12.30h x 9.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780870709654
Age: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Shelf Awareness 05/26/2015
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
School Library Journal 11/01/2015 pg. 133
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2016 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts is an award-winning writer and historian whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Harper's, Vogue, and Essence, among other publications. Originally from Houston, she graduated from Harvard and was a Fulbright Scholar. She lives in New York City.
Christopher Myers is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books, notably Harlem and Black Cat, which won the Coretta Scott King Award. He lives in New York City.