Cultural Heritage- Writers and Artists

What is the name of this artist?

• Maria Mitchell

• Mary Kay Ash

• Carmen Lomas Garza

• Ellen Ochoa

What is the name of this author, illustrator, and artist?

• Kadir Nelson

• John "Danny" Olivas

• Wallace Amos

• Bill Gates

Kadir Nelson often creates books and illustrations that include ________________

• accomplished scientists

• famous explorers

• animals

• African Americans

Which author wrote the well-known book "Strega Nona"?

• Tomie dePaola

• Dr. Seuss

• Kadir Nelson

• Bill Martin Jr.

Bill Martin Jr. was a very strong reader as a child.

• True- He was always one of the smartest students in his class

• False- He couldn't read more than a sentence at a time until college.

Which illustration was done by Carmen Lomas Garza, the artist who represents the lives of Mexican-Americans in her paintings?

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Which of the following books did Bill Martin Jr. write? (Select all that apply. There is more than one!)

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Tomie dePaola wanted to be an author since he was young.

• True- He began telling people when he was 4 that he wanted to draw pictures and write stories.

• False- He originally wanted to be a doctor but couldn't afford to go to medical school, so he became an author instead.

Select the photo of Tomie dePaola.

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Most of Carmen Lomas Garza's art is inspired by her own memories.

• True- Carmen creates paintings and prints based on events she experienced of her own Mexican-American culture.

• False- Carmen is not Mexican-American but admires the culture and creates art based on research she has done.