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Illustrator Profile

Jerry Hoare

2 Books
Jerry Hoare is an illustrator whose work appears in educational nonfiction books for young readers. He is associated with several Who Was?, What Was?, and Where Is? titles, including books about Jane Austen, Frida Kahlo, Che Guevara, Antarctica, the Great Pyramids, and the Holocaust. His role in these books is to support accessible history and biography with illustrations for middle-grade readers.
When a shy twenty-year-old girl stepped out of a beautiful horse-drawn coach, she captured the hearts of millions. Lady Diana Spencer seemed like a real-life fairytale princess, but her true magic was not in her royal title, it was in her incredible kindness. This touching biography tells the story of how a quiet young woman became known around the world as the People's Princess. Even though her royal life was not always a perfect storybook romance, Diana used her massive fame to help others. You will learn how she changed the strict rules of the royal family by showing genuine love and concern for everyone she met. Discover how Princess Diana spent her life championing important charities, comforting the sick, and helping those in need, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of compassion.
6-8 Years 112 Pages
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Frida Kahlo is instantly recognizable in her vibrant self-portraits, always proudly displaying her traditional Mexican outfits and braided hair. Behind those striking images was an incredibly brave woman who turned her physical pain and personal struggles into living works of art. Despite dealing with severe health issues for most of her life, Frida found strength in her paintbrush, creating haunting and deeply personal imagery that captured her reality. This biography explores the bold and colorful life of a trailblazing artist. Readers will learn about her deep love for the ancient culture and history of Mexico, which inspired much of her work, and her famous marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera. It paints a vivid picture of her courage, showing how she broke the rules of art and society to express her true self. Young creatives will be inspired by her unyielding spirit and discover why her unique paintings continue to captivate and influence popular culture around the world.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 114 Pages
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