Written and Illustrated by Kenesha Sneed Reviewed by Melody Falleur-Fettig (2021-2022) A picture book provides many avenues to access the content. The images, ideas, and written words are carefully tailored by an author to tell their story. The book, Many Shapes of Clay, a Story of Healing, is a master work of meaning integrated delicately […]
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The Harlem Charade
Written by Natasha Tarpley Reviewed by Melody Falleur-Fettig (2021-2022) From the acclaimed author, Natasha Tarpley, comes a book about the city of Harlem, its rich cultural history, and the modern capitalistic forces that threaten to destroy it. The Harlem Charade is a chapter book best suited for middle grade but an acceptable read for grades […]
Intersection Allies, We Make Room for All
Written by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, Carolyn Choi Illustrated by Ashley Seil Smith Reviewed by Melody Falleur-Fettig “Where there’s room FOR SOME we make room FOR ALL. Friends can be ALLIES no matter how small!” This wonderful picture book shows young children not only how to be caring, accepting members of a community but normalizes […]
How Mamas Love Their Babies
Written by Juniper Fitzgerald Illustrated by Elise Peterson Reviewed by Melody Falleur-Fettig (2020-2021) I’ve never read a book that displays the raw nature of being a mother as the book How Mamas Love Their Babies does. Centered around the idea that a mother uses her whole body, from pregnancy and beyond, to care for her […]