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Signs of hope : the revolutionary art of Sister Corita Kent / words by Mara Rockliff ; pictures by Melissa Sweet.

Rockliff, Mara, (author.). Sweet, Melissa, 1956- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Corita Kent (1918-1986) was a visual artist, art teacher, and Catholic nun whose work was revolutionary and is widely revered. In her classroom, she encouraged her students to see the ordinary as extraordinary and make art from the so-called commonplace around them. She embodied this in her own work--making screen prints and collage that celebrated the values and themes of hope, love, justice, and peace. This picture book biography approaches Corita's life from the point of view of one of her students. From this lens, readers get a sense of what it might have been like to be in the classroom with her--her energy, her inspiring presence, her own fascinations. Paired with this view are illustrations from award-winning artist Melissa Sweet in Corita's style--screen prints and collage--that adorn the pages with splashes of Corita's own words and wisdom"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781419752216
  • ISBN: 1419752219
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4 to 8 Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Subject: Corita, 1918-1986 > Juvenile literature.
Serigraphers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Art and social action > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Picture books.
Creative nonfiction.
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 4 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Nantahala Regional Library.

Holds

  • 3 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Andrews Public Library J B CORITA (Text) 80605003724605 Juvenile Biography Available -
Nantahala Regional Library Bookmobile B J B CORITA (Text) 80605003723771 Juvenile Biography Available -