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Read. Create. Share.

Posted on June 5, 2017 by GPL
Do you ever feel inspired by your latest read?  Do you enjoy creative opportunities?  Then be sure to participate in our Read. Create. Share. Community Art Show!

What is it?

A community art show celebrating our favorite books!  We’re asking participants to create a piece of artwork (2D or 3D) based on a book.  Simply, read a book, create something inspired by that book, then share that artwork in this community art show!

What kind of art can be included?

Any kind!  Drawings, paintings, photographs, quilts, sculptures, anything so long as the artwork is inspired by a book.

When is it due?

All entries are due by June 30, 2017.  Please drop off a completed entry form along with your artwork to the 2nd floor reference desk.

Why participate?

Because it’s fun!  This is a great way to get involved in the community, be creative, and share your favorite book all at the same time!  All ages are encouraged to participate.

Questions?

Contact Valerie Holbrook at vholbrook@greenwoodlibrary.us or 317-885-5036.

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Review: A Piece of the World

Posted on May 9, 2017 by GPL

A Piece of the World
by Christina Baker Kline
4 stars

Set in a farmhouse in Cushing, Maine during the 1940’s, Kline’s latest novel explores the real life story of Christina Olsen, the real life inspiration for “Christina’s World”, one of Andrew Wyeth’s most famous paintings. Christina Olsen lives her entire life on the farm dealing with a crippling form of polio and while it would seem her world is small, her quiet strength and determination is intertwined with Andrew Wyeth’s artistic talent. Wyeth comes to her farm house for the next 20 years and sees Christina as his source of artistic inspiration. The Orphan Train was one of my favorite books so I was excited to read A Piece of the World when it came out.  I was not disappointed.  I knew of the painting, but never knew the backstory.  I would definitely recommend this book, and I loved the way the author intertwined Andrew and Christina’s fate while closely following both of their stories.

Read-alikes

Lisette’s List by Susan Vreeland

Georgia by Dawn Clifton Tripp

I Always Loved You: a story of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas  by Robin Oliveira

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