For our children
I have been drawing since I was three years old. My first artist renderings were sketched on the inside of our family's encyclopedia set. My mama didn't whip my butt but instead she bought me a sketch book and encouraged me to make more beautiful pictures. (I can still hear the "that's pretty baby" resonating in my mind. The beginning of my writing career was prompted by the death of my nephew, Allen Lee Sellers, Jr. He died tragically in a fire in 1983 when he was only four years old. The memory of my nephew, as well as the creativity of my own children inspire me. No matter how old you are, my prayer is that you will see something in my children's work that inspires you to tap into your creativity.
I Can Read, a 32-page full color
glossy paperback, is the most popular children's book, written and illustrated
by Annie Ruth. The book shares the joys of interactive family reading, while
stimulating young readers with the brilliant colors and collage technique
of the art. The book features 26 mixed-media paintings by Annie Ruth and is
saturated with African American history tidbits that encourage interactive
family learning. The art collection fro the book travels to school, galleries,
and museums. (View artwork from the I Can Read Collection)
What's the Word? READ brings the exhilarating performance of poetry, music, song, and storytelling directly to your classroom, home, or church school. Excellent for interactive learning and promoting literacy programs. The CD features the "Reader's Rap" written by Sharon M. Draper with 7 other poems and songs written and performed by Annie Ruth. Instrumental versions of the songs are included to encourage positive self expression for the listener.
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