Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey is an attorney, middle school ELA teacher, and an author of picture books.
Illustrator: Dow Phumiruk is a retired pediatrician turned artist and illustrator.
Published: 2017
Genre: Biography
Ar Information: Level 4.2
Quiz Code 189685
Back of Book Overview: "You may be familiar with the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial. But do you know about the artist-architect who created this landmark? As 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."
Contains: immigration, study abroad, design contest, Vietnam War, courage to pursue dreams despite being young, architecture, etc.
Classroom Integration: Informational texts, biography example, Maya Lin, Veterans Day, etc
Where can I buy this book?
Amazon (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/4eDSJ2L
Barnes and Nobles
Happy reading!
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