I am I. M. Pei

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What is I am I. M. Pei about?

Discover how I. M. Pei grew from a curious child into one of the world’s most celebrated architects. This lively biography follows his journey from China to America and shows how his imagination, determination and clever ideas shaped remarkable buildings, including the John F. Kennedy Library and the glass pyramid at the Louvre. With playful illustrations, photographs, a timeline and an engaging pop-up feature, young readers can explore Pei’s life and see how creative thinking can transform the world around us.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.