FACE 1: Maya Angelou - Born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou is known for her 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which made literary history as the first nonfiction best-seller by an African-American woman. In 1971, Angelou published the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poetry collection Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Die. She later wrote the poem "On the Pulse of Morning"—one of her most famous works—which she recited at President Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993. Angelou received several honors throughout her career, including two NAACP Image Awards in the outstanding literary work (nonfiction) category, in 2005 and 2009. She died in 2014.
CREATIVITY QUOTE:  “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” (Maya Angelou)
"Do what's right."  (Maya Angelou)
Creativity knows that what we do and say either creates a friend or can create an enemy...

Watch Maya Angelou as she shares one of her famous poems, "And Still I Rise!"

BRAINPOP VIDEO HERE (must have Brainpop account)

FACE 2: Willard Wigan
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Born June 1957 in Birmingham, Willard Wigan began his artistic life at a tender age, creating art of such minute proportions that it virtually could not be seen with the naked eye.

“It began when I was five years old,” says Willard. “I started making houses for ants because I thought they needed somewhere to live. Then I made them shoes and hats. It was a fantasy world I escaped to. That’s how my career as a micro-sculptor began.”

Willard’s micro-sculptures are now so minute that they are only visible through a microscope. Each piece commonly sits within the eye of a needle, or on a pin head. The personal sacrifices involved in creating such wondrous, yet scarcely believable pieces are inconceivable to most. Willard enters a meditative state in which his heartbeat is slowed, allowing him to reduce hand tremors and sculpt between pulse beats. Even the reverberation caused by outside traffic can affect Willard’s work. Consequently, he often works through the night when there is minimal disruption.

Willard’s artwork has been described by many as “the eighth wonder of the world”. Such accolade resulted in him being honoured by HM. Queen Elizabeth II with an MBE for his services to art, which was presented by HRH. Prince Charles in July 2007.

Creativity Quote:  "I was told I would become nothing. Now I am showing people how big nothing is."  (Willard Wigan)
Creativity believes each and every person is capable of greatness --it may be hard to see, but it is there... it is there.

FACE 3: Queen Elizabeth II - Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in London, to Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, became queen on February 6, 1952, and was crowned on June 2, 1953. During her reign, she has tried to make the British monarchy more modern and sensitive to the public.

Creativity Quote:  "In remembering the appalling suffering of war on both sides, we recognise how precious is the peace we have built in Europe since 1945." (Queen Elizabeth II)

Creativity knows that peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict.

Above image is the official coronation portrait of Elizabeth the II.  Top right - one of many Diamond Jubilee (75 years as Monarch!) photographs.  The photo on the right is actually a favorite of the Queen and was not really meant to be taken.  During the official photo session for the Diamond Jubilee, she asked if she might close her eyes for a minute to rest them since the session was rather long.  When she did, the photographer asked if he might take a photo of her with her eyes closed.  She agreed.  The Queen said that it shows that even though she has been Queen for so many years, inside she is a person no different than anyone else...

FACE 4:  Frida Kahlo - Artist Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in Coyocoán, Mexico City, Mexico. Considered one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo began painting after she was severely injured in a bus accident --these injuries plagued her throughout her life. Kahlo later married fellow artist Diego Rivera in 1929. She exhibited her paintings in Paris and Mexico.  Her style is unique, full of color.

Creativity Quote:  "I think that little by little I'll be able to solve my problems and survive." (Frida Kahlo)

Creativity believes, like Frida, that it is important to be patient when solving problems and to be patient with yourself when you are struggling.

Fantastic VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great for K-2!

FACE 5: Babe Ruth - Baseball player Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895, in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the course of his career, Ruth went on to break baseball's most important slugging records, including most years leading a league in home runs, most total bases in a season, and highest slugging percentage for a season. In all, Ruth hit 714 home runs—a mark that stood until 1974.

Creativity Quote:  "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." (Babe Ruth)

Creativity knows that those who never give up are winners even when they lose...

Babe Ruth Museum HERE