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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Joan is a very creative young girl. She loves her art and all she wants to be is an artist. When the teacher assigns the class to research the reason their parents gave them their names, Joan is embarrassed and doesn’t know what to do. I mean, what artist do you know with the name of Joan? In Lesa Engelthaler’s story, Joan of Art, young Joan learns about the historical figure of Joan of Arc and how she stood up bravely for what she believed in. Now Joan knows who her champion is and where her name came from. And, with the help of her friends, she’s proud to present herself to the class as Joan of Art.
Lesa Engelthaler’s picture book, Joan of Art, is an inspiring story about two Joans and how one can be brave and live up to their beliefs no matter how different they may appear. The story is told in simple language so young readers can easily follow and improve their reading skills. The illustrations are bright, bold, and colorful and help move the story along. Indeed, these illustrations are works of art in themselves, much like one would expect our main character to produce. The story will certainly encourage young people to live up to their dreams and not be afraid of what others might think. Joan of Arc and Joan of Art are certainly very powerful young women to admire and aspire to emulate. This is a great read.
