Talking with Tebé
by Clementine Hunter
Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Growing up on a Louisiana plantation, Tebe captures the vibrant life and hard work of her community through her colorful paintings. From picking cotton to joyful celebrations, her art tells the story of resilience and rich traditions. Despite facing doubt and prejudice, Tebe’s self-taught talent earned her national recognition and a lasting place in art history.
Representation & Themes
BiographyAfrican American HistoryArtCommunityFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0395720311
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- HMH Books For Young Readers
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 6,285
Genres
African American painters
Subjects
Hunter, Clementine.African American painters -- Louisiana -- Natchitoches -- Biography.