Meet Frida Kahlo - the woman who painted her life. Born in 1907 in Coyoacán, Mexico, Frida Kahlo turned every chapter of her life into art. After a devastating bus accident at the age of eighteen left her bedridden, she taught herself to paint using a mirror mounted above her bed - and began creating the vivid, unflinching self-portraits that would make her one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century. This beautifully illustrated children's biography brings Frida's bold spirit into vivid focus for young readers. From her childhood in the Blue House, to her marriage to the famous muralist Diego Rivera, to the paintings that turned her own face, body, and culture into masterpieces - discover the woman who refused to look away from herself, and who painted her story so the world would never forget. Part of Brilliant Women, Remarkable Stories - a series of accessible, beautifully crafted biographies for young readers, bringing to life the women who shaped our world. A perfect first biography for curious children ages 6-10. A vivid celebration of art, identity, and Mexican heritage.