Pigskins to Paintbrushes Wade Lageose Celia Forner whisks you through

Celia Forner whisks you through the bedrooms of queens and emperors

the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels—from ordinary people to kings

young and old

“Penciled and watercolored by hand

Bursting with inspiring activities

Pigskins to Paintbrushes Wade Lageose Celia Forner whisks you throughThe inspiring true story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of possible, from the football field to the painting canvas. Young Ernie Barnes was bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports. He instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were