An Abundance of Light: a Story of Matisse in Morocco

Written & Illustrated by Lauren Stringer
Published by Beach Lane Books / Simon & Schuster, August 26, 2025

Find this book at your local bookstore or order it online via:

Bookshop
Indiebound

You can also order this book from Lauren’s favorite Twin Cities Bookshops,
now offering online orders:

Wild Rumpus
Red Balloon Bookshop
Big Hill Books

Awards

McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers, 2020

 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, 2025

Original Art 2025, The Society of Illustrators, NY, NY, 2025

Reviews

“…Stringer’s energetic illustrations and vivid spreads convey her subject’s exuberance… A sophisticated look at painting, seen through the eyes of a renowned artist.” —Kirkus

“This aesthetically pleasing picture book biography will be a good addition to the art shelves.” —SLJ

“The core of this cleaver, charming picture book is a breakthrough revelation that saved avant-garde artist Matisse’s work—and his life… The illustrations…wittily convey the feel of Matisse’s crisis and recovery. A fun, insightful read.” —Booklist