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bardic_llama's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
thearthoewiththesocks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
jrkrell's review against another edition
4.0
Rounding up because I enjoyed the activism and the power of art to change ideas, people and the world.
The author in a back note says the book is tells his own artivist journey. One of his illustrations went viral, and he realized how powerful art can be for working towards a more fair and just society.
Reminds me of the ridiculous claim that some republican was making that actors shouldn't be allowed to express their political views after the awards. That art should be politically neutral....
The author in a back note says the book is tells his own artivist journey. One of his illustrations went viral, and he realized how powerful art can be for working towards a more fair and just society.
Reminds me of the ridiculous claim that some republican was making that actors shouldn't be allowed to express their political views after the awards. That art should be politically neutral....
rebecca_oneil's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful depiction of combining art with action to create positive change. Ripe for discussion.
papercutsandinkstains's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
threesonoransreviews's review against another edition
5.0
"Artivism has the power to spark the compassion and empathy of the whole world."
lindsloveslit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
This is the CUTEST book.
For the past few years I've used it as part of our R.I.S.E. curriculum at my job. R.I.S.E stands for Reading Inspirational Stories to Empower. With the R.I.S.E. program we have volunteers go into elementary school classroom the week of MLK Jr's birthday and spend an hour with them. During that hour we read them a book that honors MLK Jr and his legacy. After reading it we discuss questions with them and then talk about change THEY wish to see in their own communities. After spending time talking about the change they wish to see, we write to our local council people who eventually come into the classroom to speak to the students about their letters.
This is one of the books we've used in the past and one that I have considered using every year because of its impact! It's a MUST READ, y'all and a great introduction to having them think about injustices in their own community and how we can all go about changing it/making it a better place to live.
Nikkolas Smith, the writer and illustrator, does a beautiful job of showing a young boys journey of blending his activism and artist skills. The young boy sets to change the world one painting at a time.
The art is truly powerful. It forces you to have conversations with your little/s about voting rights, homelessness, gun violence, being a trans ally, and more.
For the past few years I've used it as part of our R.I.S.E. curriculum at my job. R.I.S.E stands for Reading Inspirational Stories to Empower. With the R.I.S.E. program we have volunteers go into elementary school classroom the week of MLK Jr's birthday and spend an hour with them. During that hour we read them a book that honors MLK Jr and his legacy. After reading it we discuss questions with them and then talk about change THEY wish to see in their own communities. After spending time talking about the change they wish to see, we write to our local council people who eventually come into the classroom to speak to the students about their letters.
This is one of the books we've used in the past and one that I have considered using every year because of its impact! It's a MUST READ, y'all and a great introduction to having them think about injustices in their own community and how we can all go about changing it/making it a better place to live.
Nikkolas Smith, the writer and illustrator, does a beautiful job of showing a young boys journey of blending his activism and artist skills. The young boy sets to change the world one painting at a time.
The art is truly powerful. It forces you to have conversations with your little/s about voting rights, homelessness, gun violence, being a trans ally, and more.
mixtercharlie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
tangiblereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I wish I could give The Artivist all the stars in the world. The story, the message, the art, all amazing. Every picture is something to take your time to dissect. Such relevance to the world be have always lives in. Job well done.
epatrickmaddox's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0