Book Description
for Love Is Hard Work by Dan Paley and Victoria Tentler-Krylov
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
During the 1950s and 1960s, when the Catholic church and society in general were undergoing transformation, Sister Corita Kent, a teacher and artist, embraced change, encouraging her students to think outside the box while creating art of her own that was rooted in social justice. When she and her fellow Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters faced pushback from Church traditionalists, Corita followed a new path, fully embracing her identity as an artist. “She believed art had the power to recognize people in need, to inspire action, and to be a source of hope and joy in a troubled world.” This picture book profile of Corita Kent celebrates the life and legacy of a woman whose work was an expression of her love, compassion, and commitment to working for a better world. Colorful, energetic illustrations reflect the buoyant spirit, if not graphic style, of Corita Kent’s art.
CCBC Choices 2025. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin – Madison, 2025. Used with permission.