Harriet Rohmer

Just Like Me: Stories and Self-portraits by Fourteen Artists Harriet Rohmer

Publisher Marketing: In this original and remarkable collection, Children's Book Press highlights the art and inspirational paths of fourteen outstanding artists who, over the course of twenty years, have shared their art and lives with children. With vivid color and emotion, the artists gathered here-including Carmen Lomas Garza, George Littlechild, and JoeSam.-present stunning self-portraits and personal statements about themselves. Intimate, serious, and funny, their stories explore their inspirations, their ethnic backgrounds, how they see themselves, and what their art means to them. For some, art is a way to express concerns and feelings about society or to create imaginary worlds. For others, their art is a way to capture timeless moments in childhood or simply to celebrate life. They also share what inspired them to become artists, perhaps a loving parent or a shining moment in their lives-the spark for each one is different. Review Citations: Booklist 09/01/1997 pg. 114 (EAN 9780892391493, Hardcover) School Library Journal 12/01/1997 pg. 114 (EAN 9780892391493, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1997 pg. 146 (EAN 9780892391493, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1999 pg. 38 (EAN 9780892391493, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 334 (EAN 9780892391493, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 471 (EAN 9780892391493, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Rohmer, Harriet Harriet Rohmer is the founder and former publisher/executive director of Children's Book Press, the award-winning publisher of bilingual and multicultural picture books. Her books have won over 100 major awards and many have become classics, including artist Carmen Lomas Garza's Family Pictures/Cuadros de familia. She lives in San Francisco.