This beautifully illustrated volume presents 27 kid-friendly biographies of Gods, prophets, and other figures from across the world's religions.
From Confucius to Krishna, and from Gai to the Virgin of Guadalupe, illustrator Kathleen Edwards brings comparative religion to life in this unique graphic novel. People of all ages can enjoy this fun and informative survey of important religious figures.
Covering the most commonly depicted or referenced personalities in the world's major religions, Holy Stars! includes profiles of Buddha, Fatima, Jesus, Kali, Lao Tzu, Moses, and many others.
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Kathleen Edwards has a long history of combining writing with visual art, and she often incorporates writing and poetry into custom made works. Her drawings and paintings have graced book covers and interiors, calendars, and greeting cards. Her clients include HarperCollins, Chronicle Books, Conari Press, and Tarcher Putnam. Her fine art paintings and sculptures have been widely exhibited at many venues including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Oakland Museum, the Vancouver Museum, and the San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum. Edwards studied at the Pratt Institute in New York City and later completed her Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Arts at San Francisco State University. She has won awards from Bookbuilder's West and the San Francisco Society of Illustrators.
