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Celebrate the lives and work of 25 amazing artists from around the world! Get to know their stories, and then make your own creations inspired by their art. Although you may not recognize all of their names, the artists featured in Be a Creative Changemaker: A Kids' Art Activity Book transformed history and paved the way for others. Discover their unique stories through colorful illustrations and biographies before getting creative with hands-on art activities based on their artwork. Each activity will guide you to explore different materials, techniques, styles, and more.Geared for kids ages seven through twelve, though fun for all, here are just a few of the exciting projects you will find:   Gu Kaizhi (b. 344, China): Tell a story through scroll painting. Luisa Ignacia Roldán (b. 1652, Spain): Construct a sculpture of a historical figure.  Jamini Roy (b. 1887, present-day India): Paint an animal motif. Emily Kame Kngwarreye (b. 1910, Australia): Use batik to create a design on fabric.  Lygia Clark (b. 1920, Brazil): Make a movable sculpture. Kenojuak Ashevak (b. 1927, Canada): Print a colorful series of creatures. Bodys Isek Kingelez (b. 1948, present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo): Build a cardboard utopian city. This book will help you see art from new perspectives and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for artists worldwide. Spend hours developing your artistic skills while envisioning and expressing creative ideas inspired by these marvelous makers!

Harness the power of creativity to celebrate your community and change the world with Anti-Racist Art Activities for Kids.Do you think, “I’m just a kid. What can I do to make a difference?” Be an anti-racist artist! Have fun with 38 creative projects that empower you to use your art, actions, and words to create meaningful change.Start your anti-racist art-making journey by defining ideas like race, racism, and anti-racism. Dive into six sections, beginning with self-reflection before seeking justice and taking action! Each section’s theme includes an array of activity choices, including:  Identity – Who you are and what makes you unique. Explore your identity and create a symbol that represents you.Culture – Your way of life and honoring what others value about theirs. Make a textile design inspired by your home and culture.Community – Connecting to people and places. Challenge your implicit biases and discover how to draw diverse people.Empathy – Understanding others and having compassion. Learn the meaning of equity by solving real-world math problems with art.Justice – Making a society that is fair for all. Create a miniature billboard that comments on a social issue.Activism – Creating change and transforming our communities. Mail a postcard to a politician that informs them of what you would like to see change.Other activities include designing a community mural and organizing people to make a positive change. As you work through the pages and explore the many parts of being an anti-racist artist, you will learn various art-making skills and engage with different materials such as paint, clay, textiles, and recycled materials. At the back, a helpful glossary defines terms that come up in anti-racist discussions, from “activism” to “white supremacy.”This book is just a starting point, and the possibilities are endless. There is no limit to your imagination and your impact!Contributors include: Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, Paula Liz, Lori Santos, Tamara Slade and Anjali Wells.<