Year 9 Art Reading List by Jill Fenton

The Door Of No Return

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:14:54 UTC

First in an epic trilogy of verse novels set in 19th century Ghana, following a boy who is sold into slavery.

Skin Of The Sea

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:16:08 UTC

A Mami Wata mermaid must embark on a treacherous journey to make amends for saving the life of a boy at sea and endangering her people.

Windrush and the Commonwealth

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:27:42 UTC

A guide to how the movement of people across the world has been shaped by Windrush and the Commonwealth.

The Arrival

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:32:18 UTC

What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown. This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all those who have made the journey.

The Boy Who Steals Houses

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:34:11 UTC

A teenager and his autistic brother are taken in by a family whose home they have broken into to live in while they were away.

The Pieces of Ourselves

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:35:06 UTC

Flora doesn't do people", not since the Incident that led to her leaving school midway through her GCSEs. The Incident that led to her being diagnosed with bipolar II. The Incident that left her in pieces. Until Hal arrives. He's researching a story about a missing World War I soldier, and he wants Flora's help...

Persepolis

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:35:55 UTC

The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country.

Frankenstein

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:42:48 UTC

A retelling of the classic horror story about a scientist who creates his own human being using cadavers dug up from graveyards.

Supersimple Biology

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:44:55 UTC

A practical, no-frills guide to all the relevant biology for KS3 & 4. Split into clearly defined topics, with clear explanations and diagrams makes it a perfect companion for revision.

Lessons In Chemistry

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 14:46:04 UTC

Your ability to change everything - including yourself - starts here Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing. But it's the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality.

Can Art Amend History?

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:17:05 UTC

Titus Kaphar explores how art can change how we think about history.

Barbara Walker

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:23:50 UTC

Artist Barbara Walker talks about her new series of work 'Vanishing Point'.

Yinka Shonibare

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:26:43 UTC

Introducing the contemporary artist Yinka Shonibare.

Slaves of Fashion

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:30:20 UTC

The Singh Twins 'Slaves of Fashion' exhibition.

Dido Elizabeth Belle

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:33:16 UTC

The Story of Dido Elizabeth Belle.

Van Gogh's Mental Health

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:37:33 UTC

Challenging the 'Tortured Genius' Myth.

Shirin Neshat

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:39:09 UTC

Shirin Neshat translates Iranian political unrest.

Nunzio Paci

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:41:41 UTC

This artist creates anatomical drawings combined with nature.

What is Depression?

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:42:27 UTC

An introduction exploring depression.

Left/Right Brain

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:43:10 UTC

The 'left right' brain is a myth.

Leonardo da Vinci

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:44:04 UTC

Introducing the anatomical works of Leonardo da Vinci that are still important in medical understanding today.

Body Worlds Exhibition

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:45:27 UTC

Gunther von Hagens' macabre exhibition.

Elsa Mora

aco24 — 2024-06-21 12:46:36 UTC

The official website of contemporary artist Elsa Mora.