Join Team GCM member, Essence, in a storytime with one of her favorite children’s books, Tar Beach, written and illustrated by Faith Ringgold. Tar Beach’s illustrations feature Ringgold’s original medium of story quilts, which finds its roots in African American heritage. Create your own story quilt using the coloring sheet below after reading the story with Essence.
Learn More about Faith Ringgold
- Faith Ringgold from Biography.com
- The Storyteller: At 85, Her Star Still Rising, Faith Ringgold Looks Back on Her Life in Art, Activism, and Education from ArtNews.com
- Faith Ringgold from Artsy.com
- National Puzzle Day: Piece Together Major Works by African American Artists from Culture Type
- Faith Ringgold from Guggenheim Museum
Art Activity
Click the image to download and share your kiddo’s creations with the hashtag #GCMatHome
Team GCM Creator: Essence & Lauren