Me, Frida, is an inspiring story that tells how Frida Kahlo moved to San Francisco with her famous husband, the artist, Diego Rivera. Frida and Diego explored San Francisco and went to social events, yet Frida felt alone because all the spotlight was on Diego. Eventually Frida found the courage to step out of her comfort zone and explore her own talents and dreams. She became a famous artist in her own right, and her story is an inspiration to others. This is a great book to use when learning about diversity and art. I would love to use this book in grades 2 or 3 when learning about Mexican culture. I would read this book and integrate it into a social studies lesson to learn about different people and maybe the battle of the Alamo. This book could also integrate drama because students can act out the battle and learn about the different perspectives. This book could also be used to learn about various art forms and styles. The language in this book is also very developmentally appropriate. The wording is simple and easy for students to understand, yet very informative. I would love to extend this book and have students do a comparison of Frida's art and Picasso or another artist. As a HUGE art-buff, I will say that many important facts about Frida's life are left out in this book. However, the illustartions make up for it. The pictures in this book made me realize how badly I want to illustarte a childrens book myself! Me, Frida is a very basic biography of her life as a painter, with (too-much) additional emphasis on her husband, Diego Rivera (also a painter). I need to buy this book for my own collection!!!
What do You think about Me, Frida (2010)?
Wonderful illustrations and a good introduction into the life of Frida Kahlo.
—Fish
Well-written, beautifully illustrated introduction to Frida Kahlo.
—RachelMariee
