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Illustrator brings Paige tale to Jefferson Elementary students
James Ransome, renowned illustrator, visited Jefferson Elementary to show students his process from sketches to finished paintings. He spoke of self taught beginnings at Pratt Institute and illustrated Satchel Paige among 40 plus works. He engaged 4th graders by turning numbers into cartoon characters, inspiring reading and art careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satchel Paige
Albert McBurnett
Jefferson
Paige
James Ransome
Albert
Ransome
North Carolina
New York State
Pratt Institute
Mitzi Smith
Smith
Empire State Building
New York City
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Brittany Justice
Rob Novit