"Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon" by Laura Freeman tells the inspiring story of Philip Freelon, an acclaimed African American architect known for his innovative designs and commitment to culturally significant projects. The narrative highlights his journey from a young boy with dreams of building, through his education in architecture, to creating influential works, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Through determination and creativity, Freelon's work reflects his heritage and passion, inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams in architecture and beyond while emphasizing the importance of representation in the field. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Lee & Low Books Inc .

Laura Freeman has illustrated many books, including ten about the kids of Carver Elementary. She lives near Atlanta, Georgia. www. freemanart. com Kelly Starling Lyons is the author of Hope's Gift and Tea Cakes for Tosh . She lives in North Carolina with her husband and daughter and son, who love collecting rocks just like Jada. Nneka Myers has been known to paint worlds filled with color, texture, life, and diversity. Based in Toronto as a character designer and illustrator, her artwork can be found in TV animation, children's books, comics, and social media illustrations. When she is not a busy bee, she can often be found looking for inspiration in vintage fashion, drinking tea with friends, or playing video games.