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Cover of Love Is Hard Work: The Art and Heart of Corita Kent

Love Is Hard Work: The Art and Heart of Corita Kent

Dan Paley, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov

This picture-book biography follows Corita Kent from a childhood spent making things to her work as a Catholic sister, teacher, artist, and advocate for social justice. During the changes of the 1950s and 1960s, she encouraged students to think in new ways while making art grounded in compassion and concern for people in need. When she and other sisters faced opposition from church traditionalists, Corita chose a new course and embraced her life as an artist.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Change And Transitions · Religion And Spirituality · Social Justice
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
November 5, 2024
ISBN-13
9781536220322
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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