Born a Crime: The Art of Identity

For your final project, you are responsible for creating a NEW book cover for Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime, using elements that represent the text. Be sure to include the following: ✅ Student Checklist: Born a Crime Book Cover Project The Front Cover: Visuals & Symbols Creative Title: I have displayed the title Born a Crime using symbols or concepts that represent a major idea from the book. Two Key Characters: I have included a visual representation of at least two important people from the memoir (e.g., Trevor and Patricia). The "Language" Motif: My design incorporates a keyboard element (like "Shift," "Command," or "Caps Lock") or another symbol to show how language defines identity Hidden Detail: I have included one "insider" detail, such as a "Boycott Apartheid" sign or a specific object from Trevor’s childhood. The Textual Elements: Quotes & Hook The Long Quote: I have featured one of the longer passages from the text (e.g., the quote about "Language" or "Dreams") as a major part of the design . The "Hook" Quote: I have included the specific line: "The story of my life began with a crime". Total Quote Count: My cover features at least 3 distinct quotes or fragments of text from the memoir. Back Cover Blurb: I have written a 3–4 sentence summary that captures Trevor Noah’s unique voice and the book's "tragedy-comedy" tone. Testimonials: I have included two short "blurbs" or reviews from relevant figures to add authenticity to the back cover. The Designer’s Statement (Written Portion) The "Why": I have written a 300-word explanation of my design choices. Textual Connections: I have cited at least 5 specific connections to the book’s themes, grammar, or plot points to justify my art. Final Review: I have checked my statement for grammar and spelling to ensure a professional presentation.