As part of their STREAM project, 6th graders are designing the cover of a children's book to help promote environmental awareness. Students choose a topic of interest such as recycling, air pollution. littering, etc. and designed a cover, with the goal of attracting a younger audience through our artwork and fun characters.
Miss Damata and I discussed the importance of illustrations in decorating a story. We talked about how (even though we are not supposed to!), people judge a book by its cover all the time. It draws the person to pick up the book, which is an important first step for the book to chosen by a reader.
I read them the book 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World: Fun and Easy Eco-Tips by Melanie Walsh. We pointed out all the eye-catching details in the cover, including the die-cut (hole) of the light bulb inside the "0" and an informative subtitle, and whimsical illustrations. They liked how the covers explains that "This book is made from 100% recycled material." We may have some budding children's books illustrators in this group!
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