![]() ![]() ![]() (This book was reviewed digitally.)Ī love poem to Black children that both educates and bolsters.įrom an artist, poet, and Instagram celebrity, a pep talk for all who question where a new road might lead. Backmatter includes author’s and illustrator’s notes and additional information on people and topics alluded to in the book, among them Black Lives Matter, Jim Crow, lynching, and Ida B. This celebration of Black culture covers the impact of racism honestly yet in an age-appropriate way one especially noteworthy spread includes the photo of a child with head bowed opposite the names of the victims of racist violence, such as Trayvon Martin and Michelle Cusseaux, set against the wall of a building. Photographs of Black children taken by Shabazz as well as images of historical figures incorporated into the collage illustrations give the book the feeling of a family album. Thompkins-Bigelow goes on to encourage readers to hold on-“to the smile of that loved one / who just got free,” “to good tastes and good laughs on your tongue,” and “to the stories the grown / folks tell of your greatness.” Making inspired use of textures in the backgrounds, this comforting book has the look and feel of a quilt. Verse and mixed-media artwork blend for a work that aims to guide young Black readers to build resilience in a world that is too often violent and grossly unforgiving toward Black people. ![]() “When happy things come to you / hold them close and never let go.” ![]()
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