Lois V. Harris
Children's Author

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Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist

Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter

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MY WORKS

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Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist
The inspiring picture book biography of one of the greatest Western artists and storytellers is filled with colorful images of Charlie's drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Photos of him, his family, and log cabin studio and Russell's quotes add more color to his life story---just released!

Click on the book title above to read reviews, a list of museums exhibiting Charlie's art, and more information.

Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter
This inspiring picture book biography contains colorful images of the art of Mary Cassatt and other Impressionist painters. Mary dreamed at the age of seven of being a famous painter. She would be amazed today to learn she is considered one of the world's greatest Impressionist painters.

Click on the book title above to read reviews, a list of museums exhibiting Cassatt's work, and a recipe to try. (Mary enjoyed serving her homemade caramels at dinner parties.)

"Mary's Art Lesson"
L.A. Times, the Kids' Reading Room, July 6, 2008. A short story about ten-year-old Mary Cassatt learning about art from a well-known artist as he draws her family's picture.

"Lavender's Blue"
Hopscotch Magazine April/May 2007. The piece covers the ways the pioneers used wild lavender, and contains activities for growing, drying, cooking, and making gifts with the fragrant purple plant.

"Nose Twisters"
FUN FOR KIDZ magazine, coming in May 2010, the history of the peppery-smelling nasturtium plant plus how to grow and use the colorful plant.

Selected Works

BOOK
Charlie Russell: Tale-Telling Cowboy Artist
Biography about the famous Cowboy Artist and storyteller
BOOK
Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Painter
Biography of one of the world's greatest Impressionist painters
L.A. Times - Fiction
"Mary's Art Lesson"
Ten-year-old Mary Cassatt learns about art from a well-known artist.
Magazine - Nonfiction
"Lavender's Blue"
How pioneers used lavender, plus present-day activities with the herb
"Nose Twisters"
All about the peppery-smelling nasturtium plant!