Patrice Barton
Patrice Barton | |
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| Occupation | Illustrator |
| Notable works | MINE!, The Invisible Boy, I Pledge Allegiance, The Year of the Fortune Cookie |
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Patrice Barton is an American illustrator of children’s literature. She has created the art for more than 20 books in the picture book and chapter book formats.[1]
Barton earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art at the University of Texas at Austin. Before illustrating for children, she worked as a house painter, a needlepoint designer, a copy shop technician, and a graphic designer. Her first illustration job was for the state of Texas, largely creating courtroom displays; she began freelancing during off-hours drawing for the children’s publishing market. Eventually Barton left that job and has been working for herself since then[2] from her studio in Austin.[3]
Barton’s art for the nearly-wordless 2011 picture book MINE! by Shutta Crum is among her work that has been included in Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibits.[4] Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review, saying, “(Barton’s) dizzyingly expressive digitized pencil sketches seem to be everywhere at once continually reframing the action to make sure readers savor every gleefully anarchic moment.”[5] The New York Times said, “The only words here are ‘mine’ and ‘woof’ and, along with Patrice Barton’s dynamic and impeccably cute illustrations, they convey all. ... a delightful example of the drama and emotion that a nearly wordless book can convey.”[6]
The Invisible Boy, written by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Barton, was included in The Children’s Book Review Best Kids Picture Books of 2013[7] and BuzzFeed’s 13 Children’s Books That Encourage Kindness Toward Others.[8] The book was also adapted into a musical theater production by the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, with sets based on Barton’s illustrations.[9] Kirkus Reviews said of Barton’s artwork: “Tender illustrations rendered in glowing hues capture Brian’s isolation.”[10]
Books
Picture books
- I See You See by Richard Jackson (Caitlyn Dlouhy/Atheneum, 2021)
- Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller (HarperCollins, 2019)
- Quiet Please, Owen McPhee! by Trudy Ludwig (Knopf Books for Young Readers,2018)
- Did You Hear What I Heard? by Kay Winters (Dial Books, 2018)
- Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari (Roaring Brook Press, 2017)
- Bringing the Outside In by Mary McKenna Siddals (Random House, 2016)
- Little Bitty Friends by Elizabeth McPike (Putnam, 2016)
- Uh-Oh! by Shutta Crum (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2015)
- Little Sleepyhead by Elizabeth McPike (Putnam, 2015)
- I Pledge Allegiance by Pat Mora and Libby Martinez (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2014)
- The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2013)
- MINE! by Shutta Crum (published by Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2011)
- I Like Old Clothes by Mary Ann Hoberman (Alfred A. Knopf, 2012)
- Rosie Sprout’s Time to Shine by Allison Wortche (Alfred A. Knopf, 2011)
- Sweet Moon Baby by Karen Henry Clark (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2010)
- Layla, Queen of Hearts by Glenda Millard (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010)
- The Looking Book by P.K. Hallinan (Ideals Children's Books, 2009)
Chapter books
- The Year of the Garden by Andrea Cheng (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2017)
- The Year of the Three Sisters by Andrea Cheng (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2015)
- The Year of the Fortune Cookie by Andrea Cheng (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2014)
- The Year of the Baby by Andrea Cheng (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2013)
- The Year of the Baby by Andrea Cheng (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2013)
- Grandma’s Attic Series by Arleta Richardson (David C. Cook, 2010)
- The Naming of Tishkin Silk by Glenda Millard (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009)
References
- ^ "Author". US Macmillan.
- ^ "Illustrator Spotlight: Patrice Barton".
- ^ "Patrice BARTON". The CAT Agency.
- ^ ""Little toddler feet and hands all over my wall..."". August 29, 2011.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Mine! by Shutta Crum, illus. by Patrice Barton. Knopf, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-375-86711-8". PublishersWeekly.com.
- ^ Paul, Pamela (October 10, 2012). "Fall Board-Book Roundup (Published 2012)" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Schulze, Bianca (November 20, 2013). "Best Kids Picture Books of 2013 – The Children's Book Review".
- ^ "13 Children's Books That Encourage Kindness Toward Others". BuzzFeed Community.
- ^ "Review: Act of kindness opens a world of possibilities in Children's Theatre musical". www.charlotteobserver.com. October 31, 2019. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
- ^ "THE INVISIBLE BOY | Kirkus Reviews" – via www.kirkusreviews.com.
External links
Patrice Barton official website
