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Tikvah: Perspectives on Human Rights

A Compilation of Images and Observations by Illustrators of Books for Children

Tikvah, the Hebrew word for Hope, is dedicated to the concept that the preservation and expansion of human rights is essential for a healthy world community in which children can have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful images that illustrators create for them.

The publication of Tikvah consists of original images created by 43 distinguished contemporary children's book illustrators on an aspect of human rights important to them. Those images deal with such themes as child labor, education and reading, the enjoyment of life, oppression and persecution, religion and social justice. Each of the images is accompanied by a brief statement by the artists that addresses the theme of his/her contribution. The book was designed by Barry Moser and contains and introduction by Ellie Wiesel. Intended for an adult audience, this book is a symbol of the University of Connecticut's continuing commitment to human rights.

All proceeds from the sale of Tikvah will go to an endowment that supports the work of the Northeast Children's Literature Collections (NCLC) at the University of Connecticut. The NCLC consists of over 13,000 historically and artistically significant children's books along with the manuscripts of contemporary children's authors and illustrators.

"Universal Peace, more than anything else, is the long-term key to the elimination of the troubled environment in which too many of the world's children still struggle to survive. Peace truly lies at the heart of human rights." -PEACE, by Jane Dyer Tikvah

Included in this publication are works by Leonard Baskin, Eric Carle, Normand L. Chartier, Victoria Chess, Etienne Delessert, Tomie dePaola, Jane Dyer, Cathryn Falwell, Tom Feelings, Leonard Everett Fisher, Antonio Frasconi, Marylin Hafner, Michael Hague, Lillian Hoban, Nonny Hogrogian, Trina Schart Hyman, William Joyce, Steven Kellogg, Hillary Knight, E.B. Lewis, Anita Lobel, Thomas Locker, Betsy & Giulio Maestro, Marianna Mayer, Emily Arnold McCully, Michael McCurdy, Lauren Mills, Wendell Minor, Barry Moser, Dennis Nolan, Robert Andrew Parker, Gloria Jean & Jerry Pinkney, Mark Podwal, Anita Riggio, Ruth Sanderson, Uri Shulevitz, Marc Simont, Esphyr Slobodkina, Jos. A. Smith, Cyndy Szekeres, Jeanette Winter, and Ed Young.

Copies of Tikvah are available in both hardcover and paperback. The hardcover publication is of collection quality and sells for $125. The hardcover copy also includes an original signed relief engraving of The Angel of Hope by Barry Moser. The softcover books are available for $17.95. Both amounts include shipping and handling. Checks should be made out to the University of Connecticut Foundation.Orders should be sent to Jean Cardinale Nelson, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, 405 Babbidge Road, Unit 1205, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1205 (860.486.6346).  Checks should be made payable to the University of Connecticut Foundation. Order Form (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader; 82 KB).

"A Child's first confrontation with human rights can often occur at a very early age. Maybe not human rights in the larger context that involves racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, "my-god-is-the-right-god-yours-isn't", or even "manifest destiny." Still I have a strong conviction that the attitude toward human rights that an individual carries within himself or herself is formed when very young" -excerpt from The Art Lesson, by Tomie dePaola.

The Art Lesson, Tomie dePaola