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• Blood Water Paint

  McCullough, Joy,

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  This novel in verse introduces readers to Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the most talented painters of the Baroque period. An intense and inspiring historical fiction.

• Bunt!

  Striking Out on Financial Aid

  Ukazu, Ngozi,

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  When Molly finds she has lost her full-ride art school scholarship, she and a group of other students join a softball team to earn an athletic scholarship. Check out if you love colorful art and likeable characters.

• Lunar New Year Love Story

  Yang, Gene Luen

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  Scott from the Reader Engagement Department loved this 2024 title about a girl who has a year to find love and break her family's curse of bad luck in love. This is a charming romantic comedy.

• I'll Give You the Sun

  Nelson, Jandy

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  Fans of Rachel Cohn & David Levithan should pick up this character-driven story from multiple perspectives that focuses on artists Jude and Noah, twins.

• The Vault of Dreamers

  O'Brien, Caragh M.

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  A fast-paced science fiction novel about a dream harvesting cover-up. Intriguing!

• Vincent and Theo

  the Van Gogh Brothers

  Heiligman, Deborah,

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  Delve into the history of Vincent Van Gogh and how his relationship with his brother, Theo, influenced his art and his life.

• The Power of Style

  How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures

  Allaire, Christian, 1992-

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  Christian Allaire is a Ojibwe fashion writer for Vogue. The Power of Style discusses a wider culture of fashion and encourages readers to think outside the norm.

• Almost American Girl

  An Illustrated Memoir

  Ha, Robin,

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  A candid memoir as Chuna is moved from Korea to Alabama when her mother marries an American man. School Library Journal wrote, "A poignant and unvarnished depiction of immigration—both the heartache and the rewards."

• Blank Canvas. My So-called Artist's Journey. Volume 1

  Higashimura, Akiko,

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  How would you feel if your art teacher thought you were a bad artist? A slice of life manga with inventive illustrations.

• Courageous Creativity

  Advice and Encouragement for the Creative Life

  Zarr, Sara

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  This title is chock full of tips for being your most creative self!

• Draw the Line

  Linn, Laurent,

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  Burying himself in his art, Adrian tries to keep his head down in his homophobic Texas town. After an incident at school, Adrian realizes that the power he has in his drawings could be a power he wields in real life, too.

• All the Yellow Suns

  Kannan, Malavika, 2001-

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  In this issue-oriented novel, Maya joins a group of artists looking to make big social changes. She comes of age as she faces a complicated romantic relationship.

• Artifacts of An Ex

  Chen, Jennifer, 1979-

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  Artifacts of an Ex creates a strong sense of place as Chloe hosts an art exhibit with her classmates items from relationships.

• The Family Fortuna

  Eagar, Lindsay

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  Avita is the star attraction of a family circus in this historical fantasy. She finds herself the victim of abuse from her family, and plots to run away in a suspenseful tale.

• A Warning About Swans

  Romero, R. M. (Rachael Maria), 1987-

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  Jewish artist Franz is able to help Hilde escape the court of Ludwig II in this whimsical, romantic, and lyrical novel in verse.

• Wings in the Wild

  Engle, Margarita

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  Pura Belpre winner Engle tells the story of Cuban artists imprisoned, and their young daughter who flees to Central America where she meets a boy interested in her love of the environment.