In the Spirit of the Studio

This books great illustrations and enthusiasm for learning make it difficult to put it back on the shelf!- SchoolArts; This book will help to promote a vibrant and creative approach to learning that will enrich American childrens educational experience.- Barbara and Eric Carle, author and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Its now widely understood that the preschools of Reggio Emilia are among the most important educational endeavors of the last century. Theoretically grounded and eminently practical, drawing on experiences in Italy and the United States, this book probes deeply into the atelier, the heartland of a Reggio-inspired school.- Howard Gardner, author of Changing Minds and Good Work; A book that is intended to reveal the meaning of the atelier in the world of schools and learning gives me nothing but joy and receives my warmest support.- From the Foreword by Vea Vecchi, Atelierista, 19702001, Diana School, Reggio Emilia, Italy Consultant, Reggio Children s.r.l.; ""Not only have these authors and educators committed to the dialogue between art and education, but they, themselves, have also acted as artists, bringing the spirit of the studio and the mind-set of the artist into every aspect of their design, dialogue, thought, and practice.""- From the Foreword to the second edition by Steven Seidel, Director, Arts in Education Program, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Lella Gandini is the Reggio Children U.S. liaison for dissemination of the Reggio Emilia approach. Lynn Hill is an educational consultant. Louise Cadwell is co-founder of Cadwell Collaborative: Sustainability Education and School Design. Charles Schwall is pedagogical curator at The St. Michael School of Clayton in St. Louis.