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A poetic and moving picture book biography celebrating the life and work of the visionary Japanese-American woodworking artist George Nakashima.
Listening to Trees tells the illuminating story of artist George Nakashima’s journey from a wilderness-loving child in the Pacific Northwest to modern artist with a vision. For him, these two passions went hand in hand. He brought the peace and quiet he found in the woods into his workshop, where deep focus, hard work, and personal connections turned his art into a way of life.
Author Holly Thompson brings her flare for lyricism to bear through the use of Haibun poetry (a combination of haiku and prose), providing a lyrical and accessible introduction to this singular modern artist. Her text is matched by the earthy but airy illustrations of Toshiki Nakamura. Additional material at the back of the book shares quotes, a timeline of his life, and resources for learning more about poetry and woodworking.
Listening to Trees George Nakashima, Woodworker
by Thompson, Holly; Nakamura, ToshikiFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2024-10-22
Publisher(s): Neal Porter Books
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Author Biography
Holly Thompson is the author of two picture books in verse: Twilight Chant, an NCTE Notable Poetry Book, and One Wave at a Time, a story about grief and healing. Her picture book The Wakame Gatherers was an NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People and featured in NCT Asia programs. A graduate of the NYU Creative Writing Program, she writes poetry, fiction and nonfiction for children, teens and adults, and teaches creative writing in Japan, the U.S., and places in between.
Toshiki Nakamura is an animator and children’s book illustrator. Born and raised in Japan, he moved to San Francisco right after earning a B.A. in politics. He graduated from Academy of Art University, where he studied concept art and visual development. He lives in Kanagawa, Japan.
Toshiki Nakamura is an animator and children’s book illustrator. Born and raised in Japan, he moved to San Francisco right after earning a B.A. in politics. He graduated from Academy of Art University, where he studied concept art and visual development. He lives in Kanagawa, Japan.
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