Since this was one of the earliest compiliations of children's art that inpired me, I thought I would add it here. If you haven't seen Born into Brothels, please do. It is an absolutely riveting story about a photographer who spent months teaching photography to children in the red-light district in Calcutta.
Her belief is that photography is an effective tool at igniting children's imagination and self-esteem. We whole-heartedly agree! Photography has the power to transform lives for both the artist and the viewer. To view more of Zana Briski's work with the children of Calcutta or to find how you can help the many children living in povery in India, click here. You can also buy a copy of the Kids with Cameras book by cliking here. 
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