Chinwe Roy by Verna Allette Wilkins

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Chinwe Roy by Verna Allette Wilkins

Regular price £3.50
Condition - Very good
4 In stock
Regular price £3.50
Condition - Very good
4 In stock
Summary

Chinwe Roy is a Suffolk artist, born in Nigeria, who survived the Biafran war only to be struck down by a devastating illness. Having since painted such celebrities as the athlete Kriss Akabusi, her commission to paint a portrait of the Queen brings her to the peak of her successful career.

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Chinwe Roy by Verna Allette Wilkins

Chinwe Roy is a Suffolk artist born in Nigeria. From early childhood she wanted to be an artist but never dreamed that she would paint the Queen. Chinwe's impressive range of work includes portraits, still life and sculpture.
Full marks to Tamarind for their excellent Black Profiles seriesChildren need positive role models and this precisely, is what the series will provide Scholastic Junior Education Chinwe Roy continues the outstanding non-fiction biographical series Black Profiles. It is written with passion and commitment so that a real person emerges from the pages Scholastic Best Books
Verna Wilkins is the author of 30 picture books and biographies for young people. Her books have featured on National Curriculum and BBC children's television, and been chosen among the Children's Books of the Year. She was born in Grenada and lives in London.
SKU GOR002255126
ISBN 13 9781870516594
ISBN 10 1870516591
Title Chinwe Roy
Author Verna Allette Wilkins
Condition Very good
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Year published 2002-01-01
Number of pages 52
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us