Library's review
An exploration of the revolutionary work of artist/architect Maya Lin, including her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as well as her unique approach to other projects and the materials used. Includes Bibliography, Source Notes, Index.
Genres
Publication
Chronicle Books (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 112 pages
Description
"The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one of the most famous memorials in the world. But most people are not as familiar with the college student who won the design competition to build it. This carefully researched volume chronicles Maya Lin's childhood, her battle to create the memorial as she envisioned it, and the incredible body of work she has produced since then. More than simply an art book, this compelling biography of a young woman who became a visionary artist and activist is also a timely celebration of the role of women and minorities in American society--past, present, and future"--
Awards
Commonwealth Club of California Book Awards (Winner — Juvenile — 2018)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction — 2017)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2018)
Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award (Gold Award — 2018)
Rhode Island Middle School Book Award (Nominee — 2019)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction — 2017)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (6-8 — 2019)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2017
Pages
112
Physical description
112 p.; 8.63 inches
ISBN
1452108374 / 9781452108377
DDC/MDS
720.92 |