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Make meatballs sing : the life & art of Corita Kent  Cover Image Book Book

Make meatballs sing : the life & art of Corita Kent / words by Matthew Burgess ; pictures by Kara Kramer.

Burgess, Matthew, (author.). Kramer, Kara, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, Corita Kent lived a remarkable life as a nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist. This story from well-known author Matthew Burgess, vibrantly illustrated by artist Kara Kramer, draws readers into the life of a singular woman whose work and commitment invite us all to seek joy in the everyday, to observe the world with open eyes, and to question and see beyond the existing framework of society. This beautiful biography, made in close collaboration with the Corita Art Center, includes reproductions of Corita's works, a chronology, and author and illustrator notes"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781592703166
  • ISBN: 159270316X
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Brooklyn, New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-10 Enchanted Lion Books.
Grades 2-3 Enchanted Lion Books.
Subject: Corita, 1918-1986 > Juvenile literature.
Serigraphers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary > Biography > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 10 of 10 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Juniata County. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Juniata County Library J 92 KENT (Text)
Donated by : Congressman John Joyce, MD (January 2023)
39640100653979 JUNM Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Allentown Public Library J B KENT, C. (Text) 34455006861542 Juv Biography Available -
Bethlehem Main Library jB (KENT) (Text) 33062009526170 Juv Biography Available -
Clymer Library JUV B KENT (Text) 32596000536473 Juvenile Biography Available -
Green Free Library (Wellsboro) J 921 KENT (Text) 91082011 GFWM Robinson Room Available -
Indian Valley Public Library Juv B Kent (Text) 39427103623757 Story Hour Room: Juvenile Biography Available -
Martin Library Kids Corita Biography (Text) 33454005986260 Childrens Area Available -
Muhlenberg Community Library J KEN (Text) 33249024174389 Children's Biography Available -
Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library JUV 92 KENT (Text) 50686016133576 Juv Nonfiction Available -
New Castle Public Library JBI Biog. Kent (Text)
Memorial: In Memory of Kathleen Devine-Lebby, given by The Del Signore Family.
31902005441852 NWCM Juvenile Biography Available -

Summary: "Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, Corita Kent lived a remarkable life as a nun, educator, designer, artist, and activist. This story from well-known author Matthew Burgess, vibrantly illustrated by artist Kara Kramer, draws readers into the life of a singular woman whose work and commitment invite us all to seek joy in the everyday, to observe the world with open eyes, and to question and see beyond the existing framework of society. This beautiful biography, made in close collaboration with the Corita Art Center, includes reproductions of Corita's works, a chronology, and author and illustrator notes"--

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