JOURNAL ARTICLE

STORY ARTIST.

  • Published In: Time for Kids Teacher's Guide (Grade 2), 2026, v. 16, n. 25-28. P. 6 1 of 2

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on engaging students in reading and art by exploring the work of Cátia Chien, an illustrator awarded the Caldecott Medal. It guides educators to prompt students to visualize and draw their ideal summer day, discuss Chien’s illustrations in the book *Fireworks* by Matthew Burgess, and reflect on how images contribute to storytelling. The article includes discussion questions about Chien’s award and encourages students to track their summer reading using a “Celebrate Reading” worksheet, fostering both literacy and artistic appreciation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time for Kids Teacher's Guide (Grade 2). 2026/05, Vol. 16, Issue 25-28, p6
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193539495
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