Patrick Jones píše realistické romány pro dospívající, které se často zabývají složitými životními situacemi a osobními výzvami. Jeho stylistický přístup je přímý a poutavý, což čtenářům umožňuje snadno se vcítit do postav. Jeho díla zkoumají témata identity, dospívání a hledání vlastního místa ve světě. Jonesova schopnost zachytit autentické hlasy a zkušenosti mladých lidí z něj činí významného autora v žánru YA literatury.
Jones tells a powerful and dramatic story that is important for its insights into civil rights history: the debate over nonviolence and armed self-defense, the meaning of Black Power, the relationship between local and national movements, and the dynamic between southern and northern activism.
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Patrick Jones's work demands that his audience think, and think for themselves, about the injustices of the decision makers, of history, and of contemporary society, a rare quality in the art and literature of today. Much of his material is dark, and this collection is no exception, but it is also imbued with an eternal sense of hope.
In the follow up to his popular figure drawing books, The Anatomy of Style and Figures from Life , comes Drawing from Photos , Patrick’s latest volume of step-by-step drawing techniques. In this volume, Patrick explores the art of drawing from photos and the minefield of unseen problems such as distortion, tangents, and shallow depth. Each step-by-step includes a model posing to refer to as you draw along, recreating a virtual workshop from Patrick’s eye view as he shares his methods, insights and interpretations to produce drawings with style and confidence.For sheer depth of writing and information, no artist, art lover, or student should be without his latest volume on their bookshelves.
The story explores the strained relationship between siblings Todd and Tina, who are divided by their conflicting beliefs about their father's role in their mother's death. Todd, pressured by their father to influence Tina's narrative, grapples with his loyalty and growing doubts about their father's innocence. Their separation in foster homes intensifies the emotional turmoil, highlighting themes of family loyalty, trauma, and the quest for truth amidst conflicting perspectives.
Struggling with mixed messages from his family, seventeen-year-old DeQuin Lewis navigates challenges in his St. Paul neighborhood. A betrayal forces him to seek a fresh start at an alternative school, where he finds himself on the brink of losing everything. The story explores themes of resilience and the impact of choices on a young man's life.
Tension escalates in a suburban basketball team when an African American student transfers from an inner-city school, leading to racial conflicts among players and the coach. After an altercation, the coach expels him from the team, igniting anger among his teammates. The story explores themes of racism, teamwork, and the power of social media as a movement emerges to support his return to the court.
Randy compensates for his lack of basketball skills with determination and effort, but his commitment to fairness is put to the test when he uncovers cheating among his teammates. This revelation forces him to confront the ethical dilemmas of competition and integrity, challenging his values in the pursuit of success.
Faced with pressure from his incarcerated father and cousins to join the First Nations Mafia, seventeen-year-old Frankie Skinaway struggles to navigate his identity and choices. Despite his mother's efforts to protect him by enrolling him in an alternative high school, Frankie finds himself at a crossroads, torn between family loyalty and the desire for a different path. The story delves into themes of family, identity, and the challenges of adolescence in a complex environment.