The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth and Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Reviewed by Isabelle Grant. “When Dad went to a bank to borrow money to open a bookstore for black people, the banker said no. He said Dad could have a loan to sell fish and chips or […]
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The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
The Undefeated written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Reviewed by Isabelle Grant. “This is for the underdogs and the uncertain, the Unspoken but no longer untitled” The Undefeated is an illustrated poem honoring the incredible strength of the African American community. With sharp, smooth prose alongside masterful, oil painted illustrations, The Undefeated […]
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom
We Are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. Reviewed by Isabelle Grant. “Water is the first medicine” We are Water Protectors is a story inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America. With simple and powerful language alongside breathtaking illustrations, We Are Water Protectors details Indigenous traditions that honor […]