Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery

Hardcover - “A visually striking, enlightening picture-book biography.” —Booklist (starred review) “An absolutely indispensable illustrated biography that will remind readers of all ages that it’s never too late to pursue their dreams.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A well-sourced, stirringly told account of an artist drawing inspiration from and finding beauty in the immediate surroundings of his world.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A biography with appeal for sports fans and budding artists alike, it will also beckon to any reader who appreciates a well-told, artfully illustrated story.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Discover the remarkable true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes—a boy who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists of his generation—with this beautiful and fascinating nonfiction picture book illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier. “An artist paints his own reality.” —Ernie Barnes Ernie Barnes was an