In this extraordinary picture book, author Joan Schoettler imparts the life of a remarkable woman, teacher, and artist. From the Japanese-American internment camps to the creation of the San Francisco School of the Arts, Ruth Asawa's life journey is one filled with injustice, learning, and expression. Known as the "Fountain Lady" of San Francisco due to the many fountains she designed, Asawa experimented with unconventional mediums, using lines, space, and wire to create dimensional sculptures. The thorough research of illustrator Traci Van Wagoner is vividly apparent in the dynamic depictions of Asawa and her life that are sure to fascinate and inspire young readers.
- ISBN10 1455623970
- ISBN13 9781455623976
- Publish Date 30 August 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 28 August 2023
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pelican Publishing Co
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English