Brick: Who Found Herself in Architecture by Joshua David Stein - ADVISABLE

Brick: Who Found Herself in Architecture by Joshua David Stein, illustrated by Julia Rothman. PICTURE BOOK. Phaidon, 2018. $17. 9780714876313

EL - ADVISABLE

The illustrations in this book about a brick trying to figure out what she wants to be are done entirely in a red, white, and black pallet.  As brick explores her options, the reader learns about famous buildings and structures that were built with brick. 

This book is a fun way to learn about some famous architecture if you are willing to stick with it and read the backmatter.  I don’t think this book has mass appeal, but there will be some students who will truly love it. 

Jen Wecker