The reason is most likely because Viva is a celebrated Canadian author and the book addresses a very important topic in Canadian education these days (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math or STEAM).Ī fantastic book to promote the sciences and to spur the creativity of our children and show them the many avenues that are available to them. Although Frank Viva is a Canadian, I found it interesting that a book that was written specifically for an American institution and based in New York would have been on this list.

The Forest of Reading program was created to get children excited about reading and to promote Canadian authors and illustrators. Young Frank is an architect who uses anything he can get his hands on to build interesting things but when he starts to question his desire to be an architect, a trip to MoMa inspires him, and his grandfather to continue creating anew. 24 2013 by Frank Viva (Author) 25 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover 18.76 23 Used from 8. It's the story of young Frank and his grandfather old Frank. Young Frank, Architect Hardcover Illustrated, Sept. A Blue Spruce nominated book from 2015 Young Frank, Architect by Frank Viva is actually the first storybook for The Museum of Modern Art located in New York City.

Snag a copy and spend the dog-days of August exploring architecture. STEAM alert! Another great book that fits so neatly into the ever buzzy STEAM category. Young Frank, Architect is a MoMA Exclusive for the month of August, meaning it’s available only at the MoMA Stores now through its wide release in September. FRANK VIVA, the acclaimed designer and author of A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse and Young Frank, Architect, doesnt mind getting his feet wet.