★ “Tentler-Krylov’s digitally enhanced watercolors give a sense of her vibrant palettes, dancing lettering, the times in which she thrived, and, as Paley puts it, “Corita’s heart and consciousness, filling and spilling onto her canvas.””
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "Paley and Tentler-Krylov deliver a compelling and sumptuous depiction of the life and work of a seminal figure in American art."
— The Horn Book Magazine, starred review
"Art, advertising, and activism are the themes of this engaging picture-book biography."
— Booklist
“To be fully alive is to work for the common good.” — Corita Kent
The story of how a Catholic nun became one of the twentieth century’s most significant artists and activists is brought to life in a colorful picture book biography.
Young Frances Kent loved making things. When she joined the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, she took the name Corita—meaning little heart. As an art teacher, Sister Corita emphasized practice and process over the final product and taught her students to experiment and break the rules. As a religious person, she turned her faith into concrete action and spoke out about the injustices she saw in the world. Her life and art challenge young people to see what is possible, not just on the canvas but also in our communities and the world at large.
To learn more about Corita, visit www.corita.org.