Cover of To My Father's Village

To My Father's Village

The Last Days and Drawings of William Kurelek

by William Kurelek

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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

A devoted artist journeys back to his father's Ukrainian village, seeking to connect with the land and people that shaped his heritage. Through vibrant drawings and heartfelt letters, he captures the everyday lives and cherished traditions of the villagers, revealing a deep exploration of identity and belonging. This poignant collection celebrates the simple beauty found in rural life and the powerful ties between past and present.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalArt & Art InstructionFamilyComing of AgeIndividual Painters - 20th Century

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
0887762204
Pages
56
Publisher
Tundra Books (NY)
Published
September 1, 1988
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
11,839

Genres

Borivci (Ukraine) - Descriptions

Subjects

Individual Painters - 20th CenturyChildren's 9-12 - Art & Art InstructionChildren: KindergartenArt - PaintingEthnic - OtherJuvenile Nonfiction / Ethnic / Other