Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott

Name: Unbound: The Life and Art of Judith Scott
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Joyce Scott
ISBN: 9780593399217

Author: Joyce Scott, Brie Spangler, Melissa Sweet

Narrator: Joyce Scott

Unabridged: 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 06/08/2021

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Family, Siblings, Health & Daily Living, Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Biographical

Synopsis

A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott.

Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world.

Poignantly told by Joyce Scott with Brie Spangler, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.

About The Author

Joyce Wallace Scott is an educator, RN, development specialist, and published poet. She serves on the advisory board of the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, California, and is currently involved in establishing the first program for artists with disabilities in Bali, dedicated to her sister's memory. She lives in Dutch Flat, California, with her husband.Brie Spangler graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and is the author-illustrator of two picture books, Peg Leg Peke and The Grumpy Dump Truck. She also wrote a YA novel, Beast. Learn more about Brie and her books at BrieSpangler.com or on Twitter at @BrieSpangler.Melissa Sweet is the Caldecott Honor artist of A River of Words by Jen Bryant, The Sleepy Little Alphabet by Judy Sierra, and Mrs. Harkness and the Panda by Alicia Potter, among others. She is also the author-illustrator of Balloons Over Broadway, which was awarded a Robert F. Sibert Medal. You can find her online at melissasweet.net and on instagram at @melissasweetillustrator.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Moonkiszt

Featured in a grandma reads session. Judith Scott's dance with creativity as told by her twin sister Joyce, was a lovely addition to our pile of books on Art (our January theme this year). Judith had down syndrome during a period of time where institutionalizing was the main response to families who......more

Goodreads review by Kirsti

(content warning: institutionalization, family trauma) I would give this ten stars if I could. I loved it so much that I bought my own copy after borrowing it from the library. Imagine you are a little child and you wake up one morning and your twin sister and your dad are both gone. Your mom tells y......more

Quotes

"Told in an order that allows readers to appreciate Judy the way Joyce does, this book’s creators successfully render a personal story of love, nurture, and individual gifts.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A sweet yet troubling account of sisterhood and the power of art.” —Kirkus Reviews