Overview
He [Ai Weiwei] felt the life jackets and an idea curled and crested through his fingertips. The way it always did. Told in Joanna Ho's signature lyrical writing, this is the story that shines a light on Ai Weiwei and his journey, specifically how the Life Jackets exhibit at Konzerthaus Berlin came to be. As conditions for refugees worsened, Ai Weiwei was inspired by the discarded life jackets on the shores of Lesbos to create a bold installation that would grab the attention of the world. Catia Chien masterfully portrays the intricate life of Ai Weiwei with inspirations from woodblock printing and a special emphasis on the colour orange, the same colour of the life jackets that became a beacon of hope. Through Catia's dynamic and stunning illustrations, we see how Ai Weiwei became the activist and artist he is today while proving the power of art within humanity.
Full Product Details
Author: Joanna Ho ,
Catia Chien
Publisher: Scholastic US
Imprint: Scholastic US
Dimensions:
Width: 22.40cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 23.60cm
Weight: 0.370kg
ISBN: 9781338715941
ISBN 10: 1338715941
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 12 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 04 to 08 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Praise for On the Tip of a Wave: ""Inspiring insights into how art can reify vital current issues."" --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ''The creators treat with sophistication themes of political marginalization, creative risk-taking, and the power of art to shift sentiment.'' -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) ''An outstanding biography of an important artist whose work challenges us to change the way we look at other human beings.'' -- School Library Journal (starred review) ''Visually stunning and thought provoking.'' -- Booklist (starred review)"
"Praise for On the Tip of a Wave: ""Inspiring insights into how art can reify vital current issues."" --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ''The creators treat with sophistication themes of political marginalization, creative risk-taking, and the power of art to shift sentiment.'' -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) ''An outstanding biography of an important artist whose work challenges us to change the way we look at other human beings.'' -- School Library Journal (starred review)"
"Praise for On the Tip of a Wave: ""Inspiring insights into how art can reify vital current issues."" --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"
Author Information
Joanna Ho is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of many children's books, including We Who Produce Pearls, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, and The Silence That Binds Us, her debut young adult novel, which received the Young Adult Honor for the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. She earned her master's in educational leadership at Berkeley, and her passion for equity in books and education is matched only by her love of homemade chocolate chip cookies, outdoor adventures, and dance parties with her kids. Visit her at joannahowrites.com. Cátia Chien is a Brazilian Taiwanese artist. She's the illustrator of such titles as The Bear and the Moon, which was a Society of Illustrators Gold Medal for Original Art winner and a Golden Kite Award for picture book illustration winner, A Boy and a Jaguar, an ALA Notable Book and recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award. Her art has been shown in galleries worldwide, including the Beijing National Gallery and the Bologna Children's Book Fair exhibition. She is also the founder of A Thousand Worlds, a curated picture book directory celebrating BIPOC creators. She lives in California.
