Maya Lin (2017)

by Susan Goldman Rubin

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"The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one of the most famous memorials in the world. But most people are not as familiar with the college student who won the design competition to build it. This carefully researched volume chronicles Maya Lin's childhood, her battle to create the memorial as she envisioned it, and the incredible body of work she has produced since then. More than simply an art book, this compelling biography of a young woman who became a visionary artist and activist is also a timely celebration of the role of women and minorities in American society--past, present, and future"--… (more)

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An exploration of the revolutionary work of artist/architect Maya Lin, including her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as well as her unique approach to other projects and the materials used. Includes Bibliography, Source Notes, Index.

NCSS | Jul 23, 2021 |

An approachable introduction to Maya Lin for older elementary and up, illustrated with color photographs of her works. I only ever knew her as the designer of the Vietnam War memorial! Her other projects are fascinating. (

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Salsabrarian | Oct 30, 2018 |

the book filled with artistic soul and authenticity.

nawal18 | Jun 10, 2018 |

A great introduction to this remarkable woman whose iconic vision for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has made it one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Each chapter focuses on a different project and highlights the tremendous thought and planning that went into each design. The author portrays Maya Lin as an artist, an activist and an architect. Thorough bibliography and source notes at the end of the book. Recommend for strong upper elementary school readers and up who are looking for books on architects, famous women, Chinese Americans, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial or the Martin Luther King Jr. Civil RIghts Memorial. (

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lillibrary | May 2, 2018 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Susan Goldman Rubin	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Ferriera, Kayla	Book and cover designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Asian American Pacific Islander Booklist

The Best Children's Books of the Year (2018)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (2017)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (Ten to Fourteen – 2018)

El día de los niños / El día de los libros (6-8 – 2019)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (Third to Fifth Grade – 2018)

New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction – 2017)

Notable Book for a Global Society (2018)

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I was making things my whole childhood and I still am.

-- Maya Lin

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Why write a book about Maya Lin? (Author's note)

As a child Maya never dreamed of becoming an artist.

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"The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is one of the most famous memorials in the world. But most people are not as familiar with the college student who won the design competition to build it. This carefully researched volume chronicles Maya Lin's childhood, her battle to create the memorial as she envisioned it, and the incredible body of work she has produced since then. More than simply an art book, this compelling biography of a young woman who became a visionary artist and activist is also a timely celebration of the role of women and minorities in American society--past, present, and future"--

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