Words by Matthew Burgess | Published by Enchanted Lion Books
Corita Kent 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 as an artist and educator.
This timely picture-book biography 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 fresh eyes, to see beyond what is and imagine all that could be.
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To learn more about Corita and her work visit the Corita Art Center.
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A 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf Selection
A 2022 ALA Notable Children's Book
A Booklist Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth, 2021
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2021
A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Loveliest Children’s Book of 2021
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of 2022, of Outstanding Merit
Nominated for a 2021 Ezra Jack Keats Writing Award
Featured in 2021 Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition
A 2021 NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for children’s nonfiction
A CCBC (Cooperative Children's Book Center) Choices Best Children’s Book, 2022
A Booklist Top Ten Arts Books for Youth of 2021
Starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and more!
“The lively, brightly colored illustrations feature occasional photo collage elements and incorporate a vivid blue bird as a symbol of Corita and her artistic spirit . . . Delightful. Plork!”
“Kramer has succeeded where so many other art biography illustrators fail; her work perfectly captures the playfulness, vibrancy, and deepness of Kent’s work but does not compete with it.”
“Kramer’s illustrations do an excellent job of evoking Kent’s style, with bright colors, blocky shapes, and text included in just about every spread.”