In Her Hands.

In Her Hands. In Her Hands Alan Schroeder, author JaeMe Bereal, illustrator Lee & Low Books 95 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 www.leeandlow.com 9781600603327, $19.95, www.amazon.com "In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage" is acompelling children's biography of Harlem Renaissance sculptorAugusta Savage (1892-1962), gracefully unfolded by Alan Schroder andrichly imaged in realistic paintings by JaeMe Bereal. Described as anenigmatic figure in American art, Augusta began her career as a younggirl creating clay animals in Florida, despite her preacherfather's stern disapproval. Augusta faced and persevered throughmany difficult obstacles but she became proficient at her chosen fieldof art through continued scholarship-sponsored education in New YorkCity Education in New York City is provided by a vast number of public and private institutions. The city's public school system, the New York City Department of Education, is the largest in the United States, and New York is home to some of the most important libraries, universities, . Suffering from illness and depression in her later life,Augusta's reputation flagged, after some very famous works wereachieved, including "The Harp" and "Gamin gam��in?n.An often homeless boy who roams about the streets; an urchin.[French.]gaminNouna street urchin [French]Noun 1. ," a bronzebust of a jaunty jaun��ty?adj. jaun��ti��er, jaun��ti��est1. Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.2. Crisp and dapper in appearance; natty.3. Archaica. Stylish.b. Genteel. boy made in 1929. Because some of her work has beenlost or destroyed, Augusta Savage is not as well- remembered today asshe deserves to be. In the 1930's, however, "she was a guidinglight of the Harlem Renaissance." "In Her Hands" willappeal to an audience ages 7-13 and should be an inspiration to youngartists today.