Check out this children's book, The Artivist by Nikkolas Smith. After designing theme parks at Walt Disney Imagineering for 11 years, Nikkolas Smith is now an ARTivist, Concept artist, Children’s Books Author, Film Illustrator (Space Jam 2, Black Panther Wakanda Forever) in addition to creating movie posters for many films. He is also the illustrator of bestselling and award-winning books (1619 Project: Born On The Water, I Am Ruby Bridges, That Flag). His most famous and recognized works focus on Artivism. As a Black illustrator , Nikkolas creates captivating art that can spark important conversations around social justice in today’s world and inspire meaningful change.
"They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist."
When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more. He decides to bring together the different parts of himself—the artist and the activist—to become. . . an Artivist. After his mural goes viral, he sets out to change the world one painting at a time.
With inspiring text and stunning illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, The Artivist is a call to action for young readers to point out injustice in their lives and try to heal the broken bones of the world through their art.
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