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Book Synopsis: Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, artist, designer, and educator Corita Kent was a nun like no other!A 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf SelectionA 2022 ALA Notable Children's Book A Booklist Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth, 2021A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books of 2021A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Loveliest Children's Book of 2021A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022, of Outstanding MeritNominated for a 2021 Ezra Jack Keats Writing AwardFeatured in the 2021 Society of Illustrators Original Art ExhibitionA 2021 NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Children's NonfictionA Booklist Top Ten Arts Books for Youth of 2021A CCBC (Cooperative Children's Book Center) Choices Best Children’s Book, 2022Stars from Booklist, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and more!
Corita Kent (1918–1986) lived a remarkable life as an artist, educator, nun, and activist. Unapologetically holding true to herself and her beliefs, Corita spread a powerful message of love, hope, and justice with her work, as it evolved from figurative and religious art, to serigraphs incorporating the sacred and the ordinary, to a sparser, more introspective style.
This timely story will draw readers into the life of a singular woman whose work and commitment invite us all to seek joy in the everyday, to observe the world with open eyes, and to question and see beyond the existing frameworks of society.
Thoughtfully written by Matthew Burgess and vibrantly illustrated by Kara Kramer, this beautiful biography, made in close collaboration with the Corita Art Center, includes reproductions of Corita’s works, a chronology, and author and illustrator notes.
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Discover the inspiring life and art of Corita Kent with "Make Meatballs Sing: The Life and Art of Corita Kent" book. This captivating biography, written by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Kara Kramer, takes you on a journey through the extraordinary life of an artist, educator, nun, and activist.
Corita Kent's work was deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fueled by her passion for social justice. Her unique perspective and unapologetic approach set her apart from others. Through her art, she spread a powerful message of love, hope, and justice that resonates even today.
Experience the evolution of Corita's work as this captivating biography reveals her transition from figurative and religious art to serigraphs that merged the sacred and the ordinary. Her later works became more introspective and minimalist, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms.
This timely book invites readers to embrace the extraordinary in the everyday and question the existing frameworks of society. With vibrant illustrations and reproductions of Corita's remarkable works, you will embark on a visual and intellectual journey that challenges your perspective and encourages you to seek joy and meaning in every moment.
Immerse yourself in the world of Corita Kent, a woman who dared to defy conventional norms and leave an indelible mark on the art world. Order "Make Meatballs Sing: The Life and Art of Corita Kent" today and be inspired by the story of a true visionary.
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