"Inspiring, stunningly-illustrated story of the dyslexic father of Black American art"
This text has been set in Dyslexie, a typeface specially designed for people with dyslexia
This latest addition to the innovative The Questioneers series by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts is a wonderful story that’s sure to inspire young readers who are trying to find their voice and express themselves, especially dyslexic children for whom reading and spelling might be a struggle.
The eponymous Aaron Slater Illustrator of this beautiful rhyming picture book is based on Aaron Douglas, the African American painter, muralist, and graphic artist. Often hailed as the father of Black American art, and a key part of the Harlem Renaissance movement, the book follows Aaron from the age of four, when he discovers a love of stories and decides to create his own. Though frustrated by his struggle with reading (“the words are just squiggles, and try as he might, even with help Aaron can’t get it right”), Aaron discovers the magic of telling stories through images, and begins to conjure fabulous art - art that can “make a difference” and help him “discover what he wants to say.”
What an engagingly-told tale, with David Roberts’ illustrations oozing style, charming detail and all the art-as-story-telling power that young Aaron is delighted to discover in the book.
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An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you're out of step with your peers from the #1 bestselling creators of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and Ada Twist, Scientist!
Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can't get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach . . . until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his.
Follow Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, Sofia Valdez, and Aaron Slater on all of their adventures! Add the picture books, chapter books, and activity books starring The Questioneers by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Aaron Slater, Illustrator and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Aaron Slater, Illustrator features in the following genres: Art and Design, Educational: Arts, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 5+, Recommendations, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 7+, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), School Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers
Aaron Slater, Illustrator is available in Hardback
Aaron Slater, Illustrator was written by Andrea Beaty and published by Abrams Books for Young Readers an imprint of Abrams
Aaron Slater, Illustrator has 40 pages
Yes it is part of The Questioneers series
£12.59
