Happy Birthday Faith Ringgold!

Happy birthday to artist and author Faith Ringgold, who was born October 8, 1930. We’ve read one of Ringgold’s books, the wonderful Tar Beach, during Storytime on several occasions. In addition to being a great story, Tar Beach has amazing illustrations (and was once featured on an episode of Reading Rainbow!) Ringgold’s other books include Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky, If A Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks, and The Invisible Princess.
Also, she was the subject of Fabulous Fine Art last month. See our replica of one of her paintings below:





Here’s information Ringgold’s 9/11 Story Quilt, which is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: http://www.metmuseum.org/about-the-museum/press-room/exhibitions/2011/911-peace-story-quilt
Do something fun for your birthday, Ms. Ringgold!