Maya Lin

Written by Jeanne Walker Harvey · Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

Discover the journey of the visionary behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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32 pages· 800L

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Maya Lin, a child fascinated by spaces and nature, grew up to design the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial. With a background rich in art and creativity, she transformed her early experiments into a groundbreaking architectural achievement. How did her unique vision shape one of America's most poignant landmarks? Explore the inspiring story of a young artist who changed the landscape of remembrance.

From the publisher

The bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. You may be familiar with the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial. But do you know about the artist-architect who created this landmark? As a child, Maya Lin loved to study the spaces around her. She explored the forest in her backyard, observing woodland creatures, and used her house as a model to build tiny towns out of paper and scraps. The daughter of a clay artist and a poet, Maya grew up with art and learned to think with her hands as well as her mind. From her first experiments with light and lines to the height of her success nationwide, this is the story of an inspiring American artist: the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. A Christy Ottaviano Book

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