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"The world is not a rectangle. It is full of curves and angles waiting to be discovered."

This book is ideal for introducing students to the world of architecture and design. It can inspire lessons on creativity, perseverance, and thinking outside the box. Students can create their own architectural designs or learn about famous structures around the world.

This beautifully illustrated biography introduces children to Zaha Hadid, a groundbreaking architect known for her bold, futuristic designs. The book highlights her determination to follow her passion for architecture despite facing many challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field.

I had not heard of Zaha Hadid…I‘m so glad I picked up this book! An architect with an unique eye for design, Hadid had a hard time receiving recognition for her designs due to her gender and her ethnic background. Yet, she persisted. This #PictureBook biography lists her best known accomplishments and presents the text in an unique way, much like her designs. Great illustrations too. #BBRC #LetterW

Loved this sweet lyrical ode to Zaha Hadid, famed Iraqi architect.

Written and Illustrated by Kelly Baenhill
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The world is not a rectangle is a NF book about the life of Zaha. She dreamed of becoming an architect. When she finally made it to where she wanted to be in life she realized that she was going to have many obstacles because she was a Muslim woman. I believe that this book could be used in a RA in class.

#AnglophileApril Day 15: I can imagine architects saying to blank spaces I‘m gonna #FixYou. As Fats noted in her review: This tells the “story of visionary architect, Zaha Hadid who lived with her family in Baghdad, Iraq. Even as a young girl, Zaha dreamed of designing her own cities. She was fascinated by the way rivers flow through marshes and how the wind carries sand dunes across the cities.” Full review:https://wp.me/pDlzr-gzH

This is the story of renowned architect Zaha Hadid (1950-2016). Growing up in Iraq, Hadid was inspired by the dunes, rivers, and Persian design around her - “The world is not a rectangle.”

Hadid faced discrimination throughout her life for being a woman in a field dominated by men, and as an Arab. Her nature-inspired designs were revolutionary and award-winning.

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A biography for the elementary school crowd with a fascinating story and captivating illustrations.

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Explore #architect #ZahaHadid‘s unconventional work with this beautiful picture book that stresses the value of persistence and self-confidence in the face of doubters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #PictureBooks #DiverseReads #BackgroundKnowledge #NastyWomen #Iraq

I had never heard of this pioneering architect or her work, but this book deserves a place in every #MightyGirl library. Incidentally, I love Jeanette Winter‘s picture books.