This post is sponsored by Jeanne Walker Harvey. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
Get ready for a dazzling adventure through art, history, and imagination in Jeanne Walker Harvey’s “The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei’’! This book is a total showstopper—perfect for curious kids who love big ideas, big dreams, and bold designs.
Told with heart and sparkle, this story follows I. M. Pei, a brilliant architect on a secret mission to redesign the world-famous Louvre Museum. But it’s not easy! He faces some serious challenges—grumpy critics, sneaky doubts, and even people who don’t like that he’s Chinese American. Still, Pei doesn’t give up. He studies gardens, dreams in two languages, and hatches a plan so epic it glows: a giant glass pyramid that changes everything.
Harvey’s storytelling is smooth and inspiring, and Khoa Le’s illustrations? Wow. They shine like sunlight through glass—full of glowing colors, grand buildings, and scenes that feel like stepping into a dream.
’‘The Glass Pyramid’’ isn’t just about architecture—it’s about staying true to yourself, solving tough problems with style, and proving that great ideas can come from anywhere. It’s a beautiful, powerful, and totally fun read that will leave kids feeling like they can build pyramids of their own (maybe not out of glass… but you get the idea!).
Don’t miss this stunning book—it’s a glowing tribute to creativity, courage, and the power of thinking big!
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I.M. Pei
Written by Jeanne Walker Harvey
Illustrated by Khoa Le
Ages: 4+ | 40 Pages
Publisher: Atheneum / Simon & Schuster (2025) | ISBN: 978-1665953337
Publisher’s Book Summary: In 1981, I. M. Pei was on a mission. A successful architect known for his modern designs, Pei was asked by the French president to redesign the Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa and now famous for the glass pyramid at its center. At the time, the Louvre had many problems and no pyramid.
Pei faced many obstacles, including discrimination because he was Chinese American. Determined to succeed and make the Louvre a welcome place for all, Pei worked hard—and sometimes in secret. This is the story of a visionary who worked patiently and persistently to solve problems and achieve his goals: to plant and grow a glass pyramid.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeanne Walker Harvey studied literature and psychology at Stanford University and has worn many job hats, ranging from being a roller coaster ride operator to an attorney, a middle school language arts teacher, and a long-time docent for school groups at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She is the award-winning author of several books for young readers, including the picture book biographies Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Sea, Dressing up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head, Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas, Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines, and The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei. Jeanne lives in Northern California.
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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Khoa Le lives in Vietnam and graduated from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts. She has dedicated most of her professional life to working in publishing, illustrating numerous books that have been published in Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. Currently, she works and lives with her cats.
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