\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This delightful graphic novel will challenge all teachers and prospective educators to think more deeply about their practice\u0026#8212;the craft, the science, and, yes, the art of teaching.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;From the Foreword by \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Ayers\u003c/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eTeaching with Conscience in an Imperfect World; To Teach, Third Edition; and To Teach: The Journey, in Comics\u003c/em\u003e (with Ryan Alexander-Tanner)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;With a contagious passion, a dynamic pen, and a generous wit, Rachel Braham returns art to its rightful place in our schools\u0026#8212;the beating heart of the education our children deserve. \u003cem\u003e\u0026#8216;What's So Great About Art, Anyway?\u0026#8217;\u003c/em\u003e isnât just for art educators; itâs for all of us.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Bessie\u003c/strong\u003e, Diablo Valley College, co-author of graphic report \u003cem\u003eThe Disaster Capitalism Curriculum \u003c/em\u003e(with Dan Archer)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâThis visually and conceptually captivating book blazes new territory in the tradition of teacher memoirs, while reminding us of the vital importance of art education in our schools.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;\u003cstrong\u003eGregory Michie\u003c/strong\u003e, Chicago teacher, author of \u003cem\u003eHoller If You Hear Me\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003eInviting readers to examine schools and teaching with a critical lens, this visually and conceptually captivating graphic novel advocates for arts education in schools. At the center of this work is the author\u0026#8217;s memoir as a young high school art teacher in the public school system. Through engaging (and frequently funny) anecdotes centered on classroom life, mixed with discussions of education policy and reform, readers explore teacher/student relationships, testing and accountability, 21st-century learning, and the history and purpose of art education. Branham\u0026#8217;s personal narrative of challenges and triumphs demonstrate why art education should be preserved as a core subject if students are to understand the connection between creativity, critical thinking, and other higher-order skills. \u003cem\u003e\u0026#8220;What\u0026#8217;s So Great About Art, Anyway?\u0026#8221;\u003c/em\u003e is a refreshing book for everyone\u0026#8212;particularly for in-service teachers\u0026#8212;and is a smart foundational text in arts education and introduction to teaching courses. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Features:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA personal narrative that begins with the authorâs reasons for becoming an art teacher.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA visually compelling layout with arresting illustrations drawn by the author.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn approach to teaching complex concepts that will appeal to younger generations.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA succinct look at art education and its history and function in American schools.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA critical examination of current educational policies and how they affect classroom teachers.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Branham\u003c/strong\u003e is an art educator in the Marblehead Public Schools, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâThis book is refreshing! Branham's ideas are purposefully provocative, and she expresses them through a popular medium.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;\u003cstrong\u003eLaurel Campbell\u003c/strong\u003e, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Donât be fooled. This is not just a book for art educators\u0026#8212;it\u0026#8217;s a graphic and entertaining gift to every teacher of children. Based on Rachel Branhamâs practice and knowledge of the field, as only an art teacher could do it, this book is perfect for every new (and veteran) teacher.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;\u003cstrong\u003eFred Klonsky\u003c/strong\u003e, retired public school art teacher, activist, and blogger (at FredKlonsky.com)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Rachel Branham has created a practical, thought-provoking, and fun read sure to inspire new teachers and seasoned educators to explore fresh ways of learning alongside their students.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;\u003cstrong\u003eNick Sousanis\u003c/strong\u003e, comics artist and author of Unflattening; assistant professor of Humanities \u0026amp; Liberal Studies, San Francisco State University\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;Branham provides timely insight into the ongoing evolution of the U.S. educational system. . . . I would share it with any high school senior who is considering a career in art education.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Lang-Shapiro\u003c/strong\u003e, director of Media, Visual \u0026amp; Performing Arts, Long Beach Public Schools\u003c/p\u003e\n
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