Praise for Drawing from Memory : "Approached from almost any angle, this book is a treasure." -- Washington Post * "Aesthetically superb; this will fascinate comics readers and budding artists while creating new Say fans." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Illustrations are richly detailed and infused with warmth . Readers of all ages will be inspired by the young Say's drive and determination." -- School Library Journal , starred review * "Throughout, you can see canny artistic choices being made -- color here, monochrome there, a cartoon, a snapshot -- that reinforce content with appropriate form." -- Horn Book , starred review * "There's a thoughtful, measured quality to Say's modest storytelling . As visual as it is textual." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , starred review "As the story of a young artist's coming of age, Say's account is complex, poignant, and unfailingly honest.
Say's fans -- and those who also feel the pull of the artist's life -- will be captivated." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for The Inker's Shadow : "A wealth of graceful ink portraits, drawings, and paintings, and a provocative view of postwar America from the outside in." -- Publishers Weekly "The illustrations are a pleasing combination of watercolor cartoon panels . and black-and-white sketches . Together, the two combine to provide an engaging and thoughtful view of the intersection of art and life." -- Horn Book "Say weaves an ultimately optimistic story of the 'American Dream' . With beautiful artwork and an engaging story, this affecting account will resonate with all ages." -- Booklist Praise for The Favorite Daughter : "Caldecott-winner Say's .
meticulous draftsmanship and openhearted honesty make this a memorable piece of autobiography." -- Publishers Weekly "Say's command of watercolor, ink, and pencil develops the visual narrative through a combination of uncluttered interiors . A sensitive addition to the canon of picture books about children coming to terms with being 'different.'" -- School Library Journal.