Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Artivist written & illustrated by Nikkolas Smith - ESSENTIAL

The Artivist written & illustrated by Nikkolas Smith.  PICTURE BOOK.  Kokila (Penguin Random House), 2023.  $19.  9780593619650

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL – ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

A young boy who loves to paint realizes that he can do more with his art to inspire change around the world. A combination of artist + activist. What change will you create as an artivist?

An inspiring and timely picture book to empower future artists and creators out there to be more intentional and reflective with their work to address local and world problems. I especially loved the digital brush artwork that accompanied the text. It was inclusive, inspiring, and thoughtful. It could be used as an introduction to a social justice unit or any unit where students have to pick an issue they care about.

Kiera Beddes, ELA teacher, #BooksWithBeddes



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