Magic Trash

A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

J. H. Shapiro, Vanessa Brantley-Newton

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English

Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
15 January 2015

Picture storybooks; Art: general interest (Children's&YA)

Vacant lots. Abandoned houses. Trash--lots of trash. Heidelberg Street was in trouble!

""An inspiring, exciting introduction to avant-garde art and social commentary, this biography convinces young readers that art can exist, thrive and effect change outside in the real world. "" --Kirkus Reviews

This uplifting picture book biography about community-based Detroit artist Tyree Guyton introduces the use of recycled items in art and how one person can make a big difference in the lives of young people.

Tyree Guyton, an urban environmental artist,loved his childhood home--that's where his grandpa Sam taught him to ""paint the world."" So he wanted to wake people up... to make them see Detroit's crumbling communities.

Paintbrush in hand, Tyree cast his artistic spell, transforming everyday junk into magic trash. Soon local kids and families joined Tyree in rebuilding their neighborhood, discovering the healing power of art along the way.

The story spans from Tyree's childhood in 1950s Detroit to his early efforts to heal his community through art and his creation ofthe Heidelberg Project--an interactive scultupre park--in the 1980s. Tyree's awards include Michigan Artist of the Year and International Artist.

MAGIC TRASH offers strong themes of working together, the power of art, and the importance of inspiring community--especially kids--to affect action. The Heidelberg Project is internationally recognized for providing arts education to children and adults and for the ongoing development of several houses on Heidelberg Street. Not only does the Heidelberg Project prove that when a community works together it can rebuild itself, but it also addresses the issues of recycling, environmentalism, and community on a global level.

By: J. H. Shapiro
Illustrated by: Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Imprint: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 229mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 164g
ISBN: 9781580893862
ISBN 10: 1580893864
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 15 January 2015
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

J. H. Shapiro discovered Tyree Guyton's art while a docent at Michigan State University's art museum. She has been a social worker for the Department of Medicine at MI State. During a year in Hawaii, she volunteered at the Waikiki Aquarium and wrote about marine animals. She now lives and writes in Portland, Oregon, and leads school tours through the Portland Art Museum.

Reviews for Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

An inspiring, exciting introduction to avant-garde art and social commentary, this biography convinces young readers that art can exist, thrive and effect change outside in the real world. --Kirkus Reviews Brantley-Newton's vivid compositions, which incorporate paint, newsprint, and photo-collage, honor an artist who created the world he wanted to live in. --Publishers Weekly This engaging picture-book biography delights as an affectionate portrait of a transformative artist and inspires as a call to find and make beauty wherever we are. --Booklist