Tikvah: Children's Book Creators Reflect On Human Rights: children's book creators reflect on human rights.

The Story

In this thoughtful & diverse collection, more than 40 of America's most distinguished children's book creators, including 14 Caldecott Medalists & Honor artists, share their reflections on human rights. Through words & pictures, they explore subjects ranging from child labor to racial integration to religious freedom, in an effort to foster a kinder, more tolerant world. In his introduction, Elie Wiesel notes that 'Tikvah means hope & hope is represented by children.' Whether joyous or provocative, stark or encouraging, the work collected in this volume represents these artists' firm commitment to human rights.