In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage 
By Alan Schroeder
Illustrated by JaeMe Bereal
9781600603327
As a young girl in Florida in the 1890s, Augusta enjoyed nothing more than playing with clay. She would happily sculpt it into little figures: cows, chickens, ducks. Augusta’s mother didn’t mind but her father, a stern preacher, felt the girl was wasting time on idle nonsense.
With her mother’s support, Augusta’s sculpting talent blossomed as she grew into a young woman. Eventually, Augusta found herself at a crossroad. She wanted to pursue a career as an artist, but to do so she would have to leave behind all she knew. With only her passion to guide her, Augusta headed to New York City to follow her dream wherever it might take her.
Award-winning author Alan Schroeder deftly weaves together known historical details to create a compelling portrait of this unique Harlem Renaissance sculptor. Warm, inviting paintings capture both Augusta Savage’s struggles and resilience as she skillfully carved out her own special place in art history.
- Awards
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Suggested Reading List 2012
New York State Reading Association
2011 California Collections
California Readers
Celebrate with Books
Cleveland Public Library
Notable Children's Books
Smithsonian Magazine
Parents' Choice Recommended
More awards... - Interest Level
- Grades 1 - 5
- Reading Level
- Grades 3 - 4
- Themes
- Art, African/African American Interest, Breaking Gender Barriers, Dreams & Aspirations, Education, Historical Interest, Overcoming Obstacles, Self Esteem/Identity, Nonfiction
- BookDragon
- The Happy Nappy Bookseller
- Kirkus Reviews
- School Library Journal
- Children's Book Examiner
- Midwest Book Review
- Check It Out
- Rutgers Project on Economics and Children
- Bloomsbury Review
- Oakland Magazine
- Washington Parent
- Gender Equality Bookstore
- Writing Up a Storm
- Networking Witches
- First Opinion
- Second Reaction
- Books of Wonder and Wisdom
- The Art of Education
- Bookin' With Sunny
- A Book and a Hug
Alan Schroeder is the author of several award-winning picture books that recreate the early lives of famous African Americans. His works—which include Ragtime Tumpie, Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman, Carolina Shout, and Satchmo’s Blues— have earned numerous honors such as ALA Notables, Parents’ Choice Awards, the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration, and American Bookseller’s Pick of the Lists. Schroeder lives in Alameda, California.
JaeMe Bereal is a fine artist and sculptor who, like Augusta Savage, discovered her passion at a young age. But unlike Savage, Bereal comes from a long line of supportive artists, including both of her parents. When she isn’t painting or sculpting, Bereal enjoys yoga and dance. She lives in Berkeley, California, and can be found on the Web at jaemebereal.com. This is her first picture book.
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