Assumption School had the privilege of welcoming author and artist Robert Liu Trujillo, who shared his passion for art and storytelling with our students to celebrate Black History Month. Trujillo engaged our 4th and 5th graders in a discussion about the importance of sketching and artistic practice, using his book Art of Rob to illustrate how artists develop their own unique voices. Students explored different sketching techniques and gained valuable insights into the creative process.
For our younger students in kindergarten through 3rd grade, Trujillo brought his heartwarming picture book Fresh Juice to life. The story, about a father and son searching for ingredients at a farmers market in Oakland, captivated the children and emphasized themes of family, culture, and healthy living.
Trujillo’s visit was an inspiring experience, encouraging all our students to embrace their creativity, practice their craft, and find their own artistic voices.
Thank you to our School Board JEDI Committee and the Assumption Foundation for helping to bring author and artist voices to Assumption School during Black History Month. More authors and artists will be coming to celebrate with our students in the future.