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* As the story of 'the only artist ever to see the Moon up close, ' this is a standout among titles that blend art and science, and it reflects the best aims of STEAM. -- Booklist, starred review * Along with scenes from Bean's youth and short but electrifying time on the moon, [Rubin] incorporates versions of some of Bean's space paintings into glimpses of the artist's studio and a gallery exhibition (where some younger viewers are people of color)... Inspiring fare for readers who, as the author puts it, dream of becoming 'brave astronauts, ' 'great artists, ' or both. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Robbins provides an intriguing look into how some math- and science-based experiences can best be communicated with art. -- Publishers Weekly

* ""As the story of 'the only artist ever to see the Moon up close, ' this is a standout among titles that blend art and science, and it reflects the best aims of STEAM."" -- Booklist, starred review* ""Along with scenes from Bean's youth and short but electrifying time on the moon, [Rubin] incorporates versions of some of Bean's space paintings into glimpses of the artist's studio and a gallery exhibition (where some younger viewers are people of color)... Inspiring fare for readers who, as the author puts it, dream of becoming 'brave astronauts, ' 'great artists, ' or both."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review""Robbins provides an intriguing look into how some math- and science-based experiences can best be communicated with art."" -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for Margaret and the Moon by Dean Robbins: * As the contributions of women in STEM fields gain increased attention and appreciation, Robbins and Knisley deliver an inspiring tribute to a true innovator. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * Dean Robbins successfully translates a complicated subject into an engaging text, with just the right amount of scientific information for young readers. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Two Friends by Dean Robbins: In remarkably economic prose, Robbins reveals the similarities in their childhoods and demonstrates the enormous impact these friends had on history... Bold colors lend an upbeat feel to the illustrations, while layers of paint and mixed media create subtle texture and depth. -- Booklist Praise for Bolivar by Sean Rubin: * Debut author-illustrator Rubin spins a delightful tale that captures the childhood frustration of not being taken seriously by adults, as well as an amusing exploration of curiosity and friendship. The intricate details of the carefully crosshatched artwork and gorgeous panoramic scenes of street life give readers a great many things to discover in each panel. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * Detailed images feature lots of crosshatching and many hidden delights. The characters are appealing and made distinct by wonderful use of color...VERDICT: This brilliantly drawn story will resonate with a wide audience. Read it aloud chapter by chapter with younger kids, who will enjoy pointing out the hidden details, or give it to independent readers. -- School Library Journal, starred review * Part chapter book, part graphic novel, Rubin's authorial debut is a masterful one. The text, delivered in bite-size speech bubbles and compact sentences, crackles with sly humor. And Rubin's sweeping panoramas (from city blocks to the subway) and idiosyncratic details -- all rendered in rich hues and lively cross-hatching -- never fail to infuse the everyday with a dash of quiet magic. -- Booklist, starred review

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Dean Robbins is a journalist and the author of the children's picture books Two Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, Margaret and the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Saved the First Lunar Landing, and Miss Paul and the President: The Creative Campaign for Women's Right to Vote. His award-winning books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews and have been praised in the New York Times and USA Today. Dean grew up idolizing Apollo astronauts and loved working with Alan Bean on The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon. Learn more at deanrobbins.net. Sean Rubin was born in Brooklyn, New York. An only child, he entertained himself by collecting interesting things, learning about unusual subjects, and by drawing characters from books. Sean graduated from Princeton University, where he met his wife, Lucy. They have two sons and live in Charlottesville, Virginia. Sean's masterful debut, Bolivar, received three starred reviews and was nominated for a 2018 Eisner Award.

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