{"product_id":"9781250112491","title":"Maya Lin : Artist-Architect of Light and Lines","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMaya Lin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jeanne Walker Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may be familiar with the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial. But do you know about the artist-architect who created this landmark?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a child, Maya Lin loved to study the spaces around her. She explored the forest in her backyard, observing woodland creatures, and used her house as a model to build tiny towns out of paper and scraps. The daughter of a clay artist and a poet, Maya grew up with art and learned to think with her hands as well as her mind. From her first experiments with light and lines to the height of her success nationwide, this is the story of an inspiring American artist: the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Amazon Best Book of the Month\u003cbr\u003eA NSTA Best STEM Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Washington Post Book that Can Help Build Strong Girls and Boys for Today's World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA Texas Topaz List Selection\u003cbr\u003eAn NCIBA Book Award Nominee \u003cbr\u003eA CCBC Master List Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Phumiruk’s use of perspective is often \u003cb\u003estriking\u003c\/b\u003e. . . Harvey’s text makes thoughtful, relatable connections between Lin’s work and the themes of her life.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The clean lines in Phumiruk’s deliberately sparse, light-infused spreads and the placement of slender, pillar like passages of text reinforce the breathtaking beauty of Lin’s sleek landmark. With a closing author’snote detailing Lin’s motivations for projects past and present, this is\u003cb\u003e an artful resource for dreamers of all ages\u003c\/b\u003e.\"-\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuietly inspiring\u003c\/b\u003e  . . . The simple yet lyrical narrative flows effortlessly . . . an ideal choice to pair with STEAM-related activities. The soft color palette of the digital illustrations provides a complementary backdrop to the words, and Phumiruk ably conveys Lin’s determination.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003ePhumiruk's clean-lined, crisp illustrations, done in Photoshop, and light palette emphasize connections between Lin's concepts and the strong influences of nature on Lin's art. . . \u003cb\u003eA fine celebration of a renowned woman artist\u003c\/b\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Textual and visual sparseness that echoes Lin’s minimalist style.\"-\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed CPL: Chicago Public Library Best of the Best (2017), Long-listed Northern California Book Award Master List (2018), Long-listed Evanston IL Public Library Best Books of the Year (2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250112491\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40603521384654,"sku":"9781250112491","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_56513ca2-0b80-4e7b-a592-d42723e74dcf.jpg?v=1638057475","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250112491","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}