Hello, friends! We’re here today with a special Sunday review! Our book today is Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem, written by Sojourner Kincaid Rolle and illustrated by Alex Bostic, a beautiful look at the meaning behind, and importance of, Juneteenth. On June 19th, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, the news had finally arrived: the Civil … Continue reading Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem (Sojourner Kincaid Rolle)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Mina by Matthew Forsythe, a hilariously off-kilter spiritual sequel to the author-illustrator’s previous title, Pokko and the Drum. Mina lives in a world of books and stories, and is generally unbothered by the world around her, even when her father is bringing unusual treasures and loud guests into their … Continue reading Mina (Matthew Forsythe)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Some Daddies written by Carol Gordon Ekster, illustrated by Javiera Mac-lean Álvarez, a diverse and inclusive look at what makes daddies different, and what makes them the same. There are all different types of daddies! Some are early birds, while some take a while to get going in the … Continue reading Some Daddies (Carol Gordon Ekster)
Hello, friends! Our book today is My Dad is a Grizzly Bear, written by Swapna Haddow and illustrated by Dapo Adeola, a fun look at a father with distinctly ursine qualities. Be cautious, be careful, and be aware; the unnamed narrator of this silly tale has a hulking grizzly bear for a father! Fuzzy fur … Continue reading My Dad is a Grizzly Bear (Swapna Haddow)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Rosa’s Song, written by Helena Ku Rhee and illustrated by Pascal Campion, a touchingly bittersweet story of friendship, community, and the immigrant experience. New to “the country, the city, the building,” young Jae is struggling to adjust to his new surroundings and new language. His mother suggests introducing himself … Continue reading Rosa’s Song (Helena Ku Rhee)
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