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Govenar, Alan

Extraordinary Ordinary People: Five American Masters of Traditional Arts

86 pp. | Candlewick | August, 2006 | Trade ISBN 0-7636-2047-5 $22.99
(3) 4-6 This book examines the lives and accomplishments of five relatively unknown individuals who have made significant artistic contributions to their communities. A Chinese opera singer, a boat builder, a corona maker, a weaver, and a costumed Mardi Gras performer tell their own stories. Enhanced with photographs, this book celebrates the unique skills and artistic endeavors of unsung people. Reading list.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

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