{"product_id":"awesome-black-creativity-richard-dryden-9781718504943","title":"Awesome Black Creativity: A Celebration of Black Cultural Icons in Lego","description":"\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking, full-color celebration of Black creativity and cultural impact--told through expressive LEGO(R) sculptures and compelling biographical storytelling. Based on an award-winning, museum-exhibited art project, \u003ci\u003eAwesome Black Creativity\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers of all ages to explore an A-Z gallery of Black icons whose contributions shaped culture, community, and history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAwesome Black Creativity\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning visual tribute to the artists, activists, athletes, thinkers, and trailblazers whose influence continues to shape our world. Each entry pairs a richly photographed LEGO(R) portrait--crafted by LEGO Masters (USA) alumnus and award-winning artist \u003cb\u003eDave Kaleta\u003c\/b\u003e--with an accessible, insightful biography written by Brooklyn-based cultural journalist \u003cb\u003eRichard Dryden\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally launched as a 26-week creative collaboration on Instagram, the ABC project quickly gained national attention. It won \u003cb\u003eBest Artwork at Brickworld Chicago 2022\u003c\/b\u003e, toured as a \u003cb\u003etraveling museum exhibit\u003c\/b\u003e across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in partnership with the \u003cb\u003eDuPage Children's Museum\u003c\/b\u003e, and earned recognition from cultural institutions, celebrities, and even the \u003cb\u003eEstate of Nina Simone\u003c\/b\u003e. Support from figures like \u003cb\u003eQuestlove\u003c\/b\u003e helped propel the project into the spotlight as an innovative, heartfelt intersection of Black culture and LEGO artistry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book continues that journey--offering readers a beautifully designed, deeply meaningful collection that honors Black creativity across generations. From Kehinde Wiley to Marsha P. Johnson, Gordon Parks to Serena and Venus Williams, each portrait invites reflection, celebration, and conversation. It is a book meant for homes, classrooms, libraries, museums, and anyone inspired by the idea that creativity can build bridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Dryden,Dave Kaleta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1718504942\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781718504943\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e No Starch Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Richard Dryden","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48587579031807,"sku":"9781718504943","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/awesome-black-creativity-richard-dryden-9781718504943","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}