{"product_id":"awesome-black-creativity-isbn-9781718504943","title":"Awesome Black Creativity","description":"\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking, full-color celebration of Black creativity and cultural impact—told through expressive LEGO® 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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® 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cb\u003eRichard Dryden\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and DJ from Brooklyn, New York. He has written about music, fashion, and Black culture for outlets such as Complex, The FADER, AFROPUNK, Office, VICE, LargeUp, and Okayplayer, and has performed as DJ Treats at fundraisers, museums, galleries, and events featured in VOGUE. His love of building LEGO sets led to writing about LEGO and competing on LEGO Masters in 2021. He also works across the entertainment industry, from managing public relations at With Love PR to serving as an associate producer on the New York Jamaican dancehall documentary \u003ci\u003e15th Parish\u003c\/i\u003e, and has collaborated with The LEGO Group as a brand ambassador.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDave Kaleta\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning LEGO® artist whose creations have appeared in books, museums, and fan conventions worldwide. His work has been featured by NPR, CNET, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum (London), and major LEGO® fan networks. With over 40 years of creative experience, Dave’s “Miniland Plus” character style brings emotional nuance and artistic depth to LEGO® portraiture.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532125253861,"sku":"NP9781718504943","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/awesome-black-creativity-isbn-9781718504943","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}