The artivist

Motivated by the realization of global inequities, a young boy embraces his dual identities as an artist and activist, becoming an "Artivist" to make a difference by using his viral mural as a catalyst for positive change.

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Main Author: Smith, Nikkolas, 1985- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Kokila, 2023.
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Summary:Motivated by the realization of global inequities, a young boy embraces his dual identities as an artist and activist, becoming an "Artivist" to make a difference by using his viral mural as a catalyst for positive change.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8.
Grades 2-3.
ISBN:9780593619650
059361965X
Author Notes:Nikkolas Smith is an Artivist, picture book author, and Hollywood film illustrator. He is the author-illustrator of The Golden Girls of Rio and My Hair Is Poofy & That's Okay . He also illustrated the picture books I Am Ruby Bridges, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream , That Flag , and the New York Times bestselling The 1619 Project: Born on the Water . Many of Nikkolas's viral and globally published sketches that have sparked important conversations and inspired meaningful change are included in his book Sunday Sketch: The Art of Nikkolas . He speaks on his Artivism at conferences, workplaces, and schools around the world, and he also leads workshops about digital painting. Born in Houston, Texas, Nikkolas lives in Los Angeles, California. Learn more here: NIKKOLAS.art