Your signature can free Indonesia

This brilliant campaign uses the simplicity of one line illustration to raise awareness against human rights abuses in Indonesia, especially child marriage, gender-related persecution, and the suppression of freedom of expression.

The drawings/signatures look like they were made with a single stroke without lifting the pen. Amnesty International has produced powerful posters over the past 58 years, and these three are equally compelling.

They are located in Amnesty International's Jakarta office and in Menteng, a subdistrict of the Indonesian capital where millennials and hipsters hang out.

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A story about a duck who likes being different

The hilarious "Duckie Duck" by Kate Toms is one of my recommendations for kids learning to read. My son got this book from his aunt in Calgary a few years ago and since then has become one of his favorites. First of all, this is not your average duck tale. This is a story about a fowl who, candidly, seems to have missed the memo on duck protocol. Most ducks quack, but Duckie whistles. Others love to swim, but not him — Duckie likes boat rides. While other water birds fly, he enjoys floating inside a hot air balloon. The rhyming text and delightful hand-stitched illustrations make the book visually appealing to children. So, if you're looking for a book to teach your quirky little kids to read, "Duckie Duck" is just perfect.

The Adorable Sculptures of Yen Yen Lo

These images are from a series of wall sculptures created by Yen Yen Lo . Here you can see her intricately textured ceramic pieces, looking downright adorable. Yen Yen Lo's eye for the unique and whimsical is delightful. Apparently they are not intended for kids under 16. Fifteen-year-olds cannot be trusted with fragile stuff. Get them a Funko Pop instead.

For Atsushi Adachi, newspapers serve a whole different purpose

Don't throw out that newspaper! At least, not if you live near Atsushi Adachi of Japan. This young man is an artist who makes miniature sculptures of objects using old newspaper clippings and articles. He started in 2006 with a replica of the Japanese battleship Yamato , and has since created cars, airplanes, insects, astronauts and marine vessels. If you're in New York, be sure to drop by at WhiteBox Gallery in East Harlem. Adachi's work is part of an exhibition titled Emerging Tokyo that's on view until December 7, 2019. [h/t: Spoon & Tamago ]

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