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Illustrates how the children of immigrants use art to grapple with issues of citizenship, state violence, and belonging Young immigrant children often do not have the words to express how their lives are shaped by issues of immigration, legal status, and state-sanctioned violence. Yet they are able to communicate its effects on them using art. Based on ten years of work with immigrant children as young as six years old in Arizona and California- and featuring an analysis of three hundred drawings, theater performances, and family interviews-Silvia Rodriguez Vega provides accounts of children's challenges with deportation and family separation during the Obama and Trump administrations. While much of the literature on immigrant children depicts them as passive, when viewed through this lens they appear as agents of their own stories. The volume provides key insights into how immigrant children in both states presented creative, out-of-the-box, powerful solutions to the dilemmas that anti-immigrant rhetoric and harsh immigration laws present. Through art, they demonstrated a righteous indignation against societal violence, dehumanization, and death as a tool for navigating a racist, anti-immigrant society. When children are the agents of their own stories, they can reimagine destructive situations in ways that adults sometimes cannot, offering us alternatives and hope for a better future. At once devastating and revelatory, Drawing Deportation provides a roadmap for how art can provide a safe and necessary space for vulnerable populations to assert their humanity in a world that would rather divest them of it.
The Scholar as Human brings together faculty from a wide range of disciplines-history; art; Africana, American, and Latinx studies; literature, law, performance and media arts, development sociology, anthropology, and Science and Technology Studies-to focus on how scholarship is informed, enlivened, deepened, and made more meaningful by each scholar's sense of identity, purpose, and place in the world. Designed to help model new paths for publicly-engaged humanities, the contributions to this groundbreaking volume are guided by one overarching question: How can scholars practice a more human scholarship? Recognizing that colleges and universities must be more responsive to the needs of both their students and surrounding communities, the essays in The Scholar as Human carve out new space for public scholars and practitioners whose rigor and passion are equally important forces in their work. Challenging the approach to research and teaching of earlier generations that valorized disinterestedness, each contributor here demonstrates how they have energized their own scholarship and its reception among their students and in the wider world through a deeper engagement with their own life stories and humanity. Contributors: Anna Sims Bartel, Debra A. Castillo, Ella Diaz, Carolina Osorio Gil, Christine Henseler, Caitlin Kane, Shawn McDaniel, A. T. Miller, Scott J. Peters, Bobby J. Smith II, Jose Ragas, Riche Richardson, Gerald Torres, Matthew Velasco, Sara Warner Thanks to generous funding from Cornell University, the ebook editions of this book are available as Open Access volumes from Cornell Open (cornellpress.cornell.edu/cornell-open) and other repositories.
This title is aimed at age 12 years and upwards. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw dozens of horses with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach. Ames shows readers how to capture the beauty and grace of a variety of horses, including Clydesdales, Arabians, Shetland Ponies, Lippizaners, Pintos and many more. Ames demonstrates how to illustrate horses galloping, trotting, cantering, kicking and jumping, bringing these pictures to life. Ames' instruction allows seasoned artists tor refine their technique and guides amateurs to develop their own artistic abilities. Even the youngest artists can make these beautiful animals look great. It's easy to draw horses when it's done the "Draw 50" way.
Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. Fizzing with magic, danger, friendship and art, this exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob. 'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob's brilliant humour.' David Walliams Some legends are born, some are drawn . . . Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can't fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she's stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she's pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad. 'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what happens next!' - Nadia Shireen 'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co series 'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, bestselling author of Amelia Fang
Mini Pom-Pom Pets Make Your Own Fuzzy Friends Children can make these adorable little pom-poms pets on the prongs of an everyday dinner fork. With our step-by-step Klutz-clear instructions, even a yarn newbie will wind up a pom-pom professional. Children will follow the color-coded charts as they wrap, tie, and snip the colorful yarn into petite pom-poms. Adding eyes, a nose, ears, a tail, and rosy cheeks (with our special blush marker) gives each tiny pet an outsized personality. Voila - a zoo of mini critters from frogs, ducks, and pigs to monkeys, lions, and turtles. Make Your Own Fuzzy Friends Over 20 Animals to Love A 64-Page Book of Ideas and Instructions Includes; Yarn, Beaded Eyes, Noses, Sequins, Wire, Measuring, Tape, etc What You Can Make Over 20 animals to choose from including: Pig Kitty Bunny Walrus Elephant Panda Owl Hedgehog Fox And more! What You Get 90 yards of yarn in 8 colors. Pre-made poms and mini poms. Eye and nose beads. Heart-shaped sequin noses. Blush marker. Plastic measuring tape. Wire. Glue. Punch-out paper ears, tails, paws, and more. Crystal Clear Instructions Learn to make super cute, fuzzy friends by following our 64-pages of detailed step by step instructions. First, you will learn how to make a mini pom-pom on an everyday metal fork then you will use that technique to make a variety of different critters. Cuteness Guaranteed By adding eyes, a nose, ears, paws, feet, and more, your pom-pom pets look adorable every time. Add a little blush to give your pet extra personality. Throughout the book, you will find helpful tips on how to avoid common problems, suggestions on how to customize your pom-pom pets, and ideas for little habitats made from objects found around the house. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials, and hearty helpings of humor is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need
Even the greatest works of art will often fail to enthrall young children. But insert a funny, loveable animal into the scene, and it's a whole different story. This delightful picture book takes artistic license as it reimagines the world's most famous paintings for a young audience. A teddy bear surfs Hokusai's Great Wave; a charming pig changes Mona Lisa's smile from cryptic to comic; Munch's scream is far less angsty on a panda's face, while Whistler's mother-the elephant-gives new meaning to Arrangement in Grey and Black. While it covers every major artistic school in art history, from Michelangelo and Velazquez to Kahlo and Rothko, each snort and guffaw offers an opportunity to explore the paintings in ways that will help kids remember them for the rest of their lives.
Creative drawing inspires creative writing! The simple drawing steps and fun topics in these books make even the most reluctant of writers excited to write stories. Multiple difficulty levels allow you to customize each topic's lessons to your students' needs. Included are: reproducible draw-then-write forms, step-by-step directions and teaching suggestions.
* "This appreciative introduction to a much-maligned species will thrill readers while it encourages them to see great white sharks in a new way." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review From the New York Times best-selling author Sy Montgomery and expert underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen comes a new installment in the award-winning nonfiction series Scientists in the Field. Together they daringly investigate one of the ocean's greatest enigmas and world's deadliest predators: the great white shark. Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, is investigating a controversial possibility: Might Cape Cod's waters serve as a breeding ground for the great white shark, the largest and most feared predatory fish on Earth? Aboard the OCEARCH research vessel, Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen report on this thrilling turning point in marine research and travel to Guadeloupe, Mexico, to get up close and personal with the sharks. This daring expedition into the realm of great whites shows readers that in order to save the planet and its creatures, we must embrace our humanity and face our greatest fears. This is an ideal read for Shark Week or anytime!
Bugs, of all kinds, were considered to be "born of mud" and to be "beasts of the devil." Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them? One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to document the metamorphosis of the butterfly. In this visual nonfiction biography, richly illustrated throughout with full-color original paintings by Merian herself, the Newbery Honor-winning author Joyce Sidman paints her own picture of one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for insects.
This title is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old. It is targeted at young aspiring artists seeking to develop their technical skills and build a repertoire of subjects, particularly those relating to architecture. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw dozens of buildings with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach. His distinctive drawing method has proven to be successful for children and adults alike over the past 40 years and has shown artists, from the beginner to advanced levels, how to draw everything from animals to airplanes. The revised "Draw 50" series gives an old favourite an exciting, new look.
"When I entered teacher training, I couldn't 'draw'. Everyone else could draw better than I could and worse -- it was so easy for them! Now here I am three years later and I feel confident guiding my students with their beautiful drawings." Many people learning to be Steiner-Waldorf teachers struggle with the artistic elements of the curriculum. This unique book book is written and formulated to prepare, support and guide teachers on their journey of learning to draw with the children in their class. Written from years of experience in a Steiner-Waldorf classroom, this is an essential guide to unlocking the 'drawer' within all of us. Winner of gold medal in the Moms' Choice Awards, adult self-development category.
This lavish picture book introduces 32 of the world's best-known, best-loved works of art - including masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe. Engaging, jargon-free writing, lively anecdotes and cartoons bring key moments from art history vividly to life.
This write-in activity book explores all sorts of design skills, from how to create stunning lettering and logos to designing costumes, gadgets, games and websites. Aspiring designers will have hours of fun coming up with their own designs, with lots of handy tips and tricks to help them along the way.
An inspiring activity book to encourage year-round creativity, with a new drawing idea for every day of the year. Children will love learning to draw everything from an astronaut to an octopus, a fairy-tale castle to a monkey in the jungle. Each of the 365 activities comes with lots of hints and tips to ensure satisfying results every time. This draw-in book is perfect for rainy days, quiet moments and journeys.
A new addition to the series that Serena Williams calls "a fun way to inspire children's imagination and creativity!" Discover the wonders of fine art with this enchanting read-aloud bedtime book featuring some of the world's iconic paintings! Nurture your child's creativity as they get ready for bed by reading gentle rhymes accompanied by delightfully curated artworks illustrating the night sky, sleeping animals, and more in this perfect book to end the day. In this collection, your child will journey from sunset to moonrise through artworks by Mary Cassatt, Gustav Klimt, Katsushika Hokusai, and many others. Describe the serene skies in Claude Monet's Stacks of Wheat, imagine the gentle snores of George Stubbs's Sleeping Leopard, and say goodnight to the tranquil moon in Henri Rousseau's The Sleeping Gypsy. With a calming rhyming scheme and peaceful colors, Bedtime with Art will inspire your budding art lovers' imagination and dreams as they get ready to drift to sleep. . . .
For all involved in teaching young children, this timely book offers the necessary tool with which to develop a broad, creative and inspirational visual arts programme. Presented in two parts, this text covers both theoretical and practical angles: part one investigates contemporary early childhood art education, challenging what is traditionally considered an early years art experience part two puts theory to text by presenting the reader with numerous inventive visual art lessons that imaginatively meet goals for creative development issued by the QCA. The author strikes the perfect balance between discussion of the subject and provision of hands-on material for use in lessons, which makes this book a complete art education resource for all involved in early years art education. Teachers, trainee teachers, or nursery teachers, who wish to implement a more holistic art curriculum in the classroom whilst meeting all the required standards, will find this an essential companion.
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