Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter! (Show Me History!)

This is a kid-friendly biography of the Mexican painter, who led an artistic revolution after an accident at age 18. Kahlo turned to painting as therapy, developing an introspective and surrealist style that became a sensation. Her paintings, incorporating Mexican folk art and deeply personal themes, revolutionized Mexican art and the essence of what art could be. The full-color graphic novel format appeals to a wide audience.