Anya Secret Society by Yevgenia Nayberg 2019 Library Binding

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Intended Audience: Juvenile Audience Number of Pages: 32 Pages Dewey Decimal: E Author: Yevgenia Nayberg Format: Library Binding Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated Reviews: Lefties get short shrift in Russia, so Anya forms an imaginary secret society for lefty artists. As Nayberg explains in this book's postscript, a tradition of conformity in Russia has created a taboo against left-handedness. Right is right and correct, and left is not. So Anya, a lefty, is forced to learn to write and do everyday tasks with her right hand, reserving her left hand for her artwork, which she does when she is alone. Surrounded on the page with Nayberg's antique-looking, movement-filled illustrations, Anya learns that some extremely famous artists--Leonardo, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo--were left-handed. With their spirits, she forms a "secret lefty society" that meets at night to "talk, laugh, and draw. And they would draw with their left hand." Then Anya moves to the United States, where left-handedness is not frowned upon, and Anya's secret society no longer needs to be secret. The rather broad characterization of the United States as a nonconformist's paradise can be taken with a grain of autobiographical salt, for this is Nayberg's experience as a young girl. Otherwise, it is the story of coping with any society's rigid norms and finding avenues for self-expression, and Anya's imagination is a bright vehicle for just such a ride. Anya's secret society is so jovial and bighearted, you wish it upon all oppressed lefties. -- Kirkus Reviews ISBN-10: 1580898300 Grade From: Preschool Dewey Edition: 23 Item Length: 10.4 in Item Weight: 18.2 Oz brand: Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated Language: English Topic: Art & Architecture, General, People & Places / Europe, Imagination & Play, People & Places / United States / General, Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration Item Height: 0.5 in Synopsis: In Russia, right-handedness is demanded. This cultural expectation stifles young left-handed Anya's creativity and artistic spirit as she draws the world around her in secret. Once her family emigrates from Russia to America, she no longer feels she needs to conceal a piece of her identity. Full color., Left-handed Anya draws with great passion . . . but only when she's alone. In Russia, right-handedness is demanded--it is the right way. This cultural expectation stifles young Anya's creativity and artistic spirit as she draws the world around her in secret. Hiding away from family, teachers, and neighbors, Anya imagines a secret society of famous left-handed artists drawing alongside her. But once her family emigrates from Russia to America, her life becomes less clandestine, and she no longer feels she needs to conceal a piece of her identity. gtin13: 9781580898300 LC Classification Number: PZ7.1.N375An 2019 Genre: Juvenile Fiction Grade To: Third Grade Item Width: 10.3 in Publication Year: 2019 ISBN-13: 9781580898300 Illustrator: Yes, Nayberg, Yevgenia Book Title: Anya's Secret Society LCCN: 2017-059678

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Rated 5 out of 5

Anya’s Secret Society is a beautifully illustrated and imaginative story that celebrates creativity and individuality. The artwork is stunning, blending bold colors with a unique style that pulls you into Anya’s world. Kids will love the whimsical adventure, while parents will appreciate the message about embracing what makes you different. A must-have for any young reader’s collection!

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Anya Secret Society by Yevgenia Nayberg 2019 Library Binding

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