- Björk, Christina and Lena Anderson. Linnea in Monet's Garden. Translated by Joan Sandin. Rabén & Sjögren Publishers. 1985. [ISBN 91-29-58314-4]
A very detailed biography that explains Monet's disability and how it had an impact on his artwork. Includes numerous photographs, a bibliography and an index. Appropriate for student research for grades five and up.
Freeman, Linda, Faith Ringgold, and Nancy Roucher. Talking to Faith Ringgold. Crown Publishers, Inc. New York: 1996. [ISBN 0-517-88546-8 paperback, or 0-517-70914-7 library binding]
This autobiography has questions to help lead children through: creating their own biography, developing their own artistic style, analyzing the art of Ringgold and other famous artists, and much more. 48 pages.
Greenberg, Jan, and Sandra Jordan. Chuck Close Up Close. DK Publishing, Inc. New York: 1998. [ISBN 0-7894-2486-X]
A detailed biography of the life and work of artist Chuck Close. It describes how his learning disabilities affect his education, gives an account of "the event" that paralyzed Close from the neck down and explains how through rehabilitation and a determined spirit Close returned to painting. 48 pages. Appropriate for student research for grades five and up.
Lucas, Eileen. Vincent van Gogh. Illustrations by Rochelle Draper. Carolrhoda Books, Inc. Minneapolis: 1997. [ISBN 1-5705-038-2 library binding, or 1-57505-062-5 paperback]
A nice, though limited biography for younger readers. Reviews the artist's career with some brief discussion of his mental illness. Has a timeline of important dates in the life of the artist. 48 pages. Use for student research.
Saltzman, David. The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. Afterword by Maurice Sendak. The Jester Company, Inc. 1995. [ISBN 0-9644563-0-3]
A picture book about a Jester who wakes up one day to find laughter missing from his kingdom. His quest to find laughter leads him to discover that humor is the key to happiness, especially in the face of insurmountable obstacles. 63 pages. Use to discuss the author and his disability, Hodgkin's disease (a cancer of the lymphatic system).
Stanley, Diane. Leonardo da Vinci. Morrow Junior Books. New York: 1996. [ISBN 0-688-10437-1 trade, or 0-688-10438-X library]
A picture-book style biography written for children that covers the artist/inventor's education and upbringing. Includes extensive information on da Vinci's inventions with many original drawings from his notebooks. Contains a bibliography with color illustrations. 45 pages. Use for student research on inventors and inventions.
Thompson, Wendy. Composer's World: Ludwig van Beethoven. Viking. New York: 1990. [ISBN 0-670-83678-8]
A detailed biography of the life, work, and disability of one of the world's greatest composers. Includes a glossary of musical terms and a list of Beethoven's most important works. 48 pages. Use for student research.
