1. ILLUSTRATING THEME Watch the following TED TALK!
Ponder your ability to communicate complex ideas visually

2. What do you notice about the artist’s use of color
What do you notice about the artist’s use of color? What might this represent?
What image is incorporated onto the cover? What could this symbolize?

3. Discuss, share
Compare and contrast these older covers of Things Fall Apart. Remember the proverb, “You can tell a ripe corn by its look” and consider what is revealed in these images.

4. Discuss, share
Compare and contrast these more modern covers of Things Fall Apart. Include your own book cover in your comparisons. Which cover seems most appropriate? Why? Which do you prefer? Why?

5. REDESIGNING THE COVER
Brainstorm themes and or ideas you want to incorporate onto your cover
How can you convey those themes and/or ideas using color, symbols, graphic weight & contrast, etc.?

6. Create a really impressive cover for TFA.
New cover
Create a really impressive cover for TFA.
On the back, explain why it’s perfect.
Theme statement.
5 details from the cover.
Connect those details to 5 details from the novel.
Quote, explanation, connection to art on cover