The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei

The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Jeanne Walker Harvey and The Children’s Book Review.

In 1981, architect I. M. Pei was tasked with redesigning the Louvre Museum in Paris, a challenge that would lead to the iconic glass pyramid at its center. Despite facing obstacles, including discrimination and skepticism about his modern design, Pei’s persistence and vision transformed the Louvre into the masterpiece it is today. The Glass Pyramid: The Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei tells the inspiring story of how one architect’s determination reshaped a cultural landmark.

A valuable addition to school libraries and home collections, The Glass Pyramid offers young readers an engaging introduction to architecture and the incredible visionary I.M. Pei!

—The Children’s Book Review

In a Starred review from Booklist, reviewer Rachel Chapman says, “With helpful back matter offering even more context, this is a worthwhile addition to any picture-book collection, especially where books about architects, artists, and architecture are popular.”

Follow along on our virtual book tour and enter to win. Three winners will receive signed copies of The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei, plus a Louvre tote bag. One grand prize winner will receive a tote bag and a class set of 30 books. Enter below!

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About the Book

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 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.

Visit her online at khoaleartwork.com.

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