Philip Freelon's grandfather was an acclaimed painter of the Harlem Renaissance. His father was a successful businessman who attended the 1963 March on Washington. When Phil decided to attend architecture school, he created his own focus on African American and Islamic designers. He later chose not to build casinos or prisons, instead concentrating on schools, libraries, and museums—buildings that connect people with heritage and fill hearts with joy. And in 2009, Phil's team won a commission that let him use his personal history in service to the country's: the extraordinary Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Afterword by Philip Freelon, with photographs. Authorâs note. Bibliography. Full-color illustrations created with Photoshop.
Title alpha Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon
Level Biography Elementary Plus
Pages Count 40
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Philip G. Freelon (1953–2019). African American architects. Biography. Education. Mathematics. Science. National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC.
Lexile AD810L
Trim Size 11" x 9 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2020-01-13
JLG Release Date May 2020
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Biography Elementary Plus
Biography Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
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