The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid

A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017
Parents’ Choice Recommended

Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect’s life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter.

Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio and started designing buildings. But as a Muslim woman, Hadid faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she worked hard for many years, and achieved her goals–and now you can see the buildings Hadid has designed all over the world.

Author: Jeanette Winter
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Published: 08/22/2017
Pages: 56
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 9.20h x 9.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781481446693
Language: English