Signs of Hope: The Revolutionary Art of Sister Corita Kent

Signs of Hope is a picture book biography of Corita Kent, a groundbreaking artist, teacher, and Catholic nun who burst onto the 1960s art scene with splashes of color and ad slogans transformed into messages of love, hope, peace, and justice. It teaches students to look at the world through an artist's eyes, with work as play, imagination as adventure, and no line between life and art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: Abrams

Signs of Hope is a captivating picture book biography that delves into the remarkable life of the groundbreaking artist, teacher, and Catholic nun, Corita Kent. Authored by the acclaimed author Mara Rockliff, this captivating narrative is brought to life through stunning full-color art by the talented Caldecott Honor winner, Melissa Sweet. Prepare to be captivated by the teachings of Sister Corita Kent, the "pop art nun," who emerged onto the 1960s art scene with a vibrant and transformative approach. Her vibrant ad slogans, transformed into messages of love, hope, peace, and justice, left an indelible mark on the art world and the lives of countless young individuals. Join Corita's students as they embark on a journey of artistic discovery, where work becomes play, imagination takes flight, and the boundaries between life and art blur. Told with joy and energy by Mara Rockliff, and spectacularly illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet, Signs of Hope brings the revolutionary teachings of Corita Kent to a new generation. As Corita herself imparted to her students, "Be ready to see what you haven't seen before!"

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 225 x 275 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419752216