The Artivist [Hardcover]

An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives.

They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist.

When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more. He decides to bring together the different parts of himself—the artist and the activist—to become. . . an Artivist. After his mural goes viral, he sets out to change the world one painting at a time.

With inspiring text and stunning illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, The Artivist is a call to action for young readers to point out injustice in their lives and try to heal the broken bones of the world through their art.PRAISE FOR THE ARTIVIST by Nikkolas Smith:

A 2024 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor
USA Today Bestseller List (2023)
A 2023 Common Sense Selection for Familes
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023
A Kirkus Most Empowering Book of 2023
Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2023 List
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbons Best Books of 2023
American Public Health Association's Early Climate Optimists (ECO) Bookworm selection for January 2024
ILA 2024 Notable Books for a Global Society
NCSS-CBC 2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People
ALSC 2024 Notable Children’s Books for Younger Readers
2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award Amazing Bookshelf Sustainability title

Three starred reviews!

★ A powerful read-aloud to share and discuss. —Kirkus Reviews, starred revl#1