Written by: Jason Brown and Karamo Brown Illustrated by: Anoosha Syed Reviewed by: Macey Putnam (2020-2021) “An ode to loving who you are, exactly as you are.” I am Perfectly Designed is a book that celebrates who you are and reminds the reader, no matter how they might feel, they are perfectly designed just the […]
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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968
Written by: Alice Faye Duncan Illustrated by: R. Gregory Christie Reviewed by: Macey Putnam (2020-2021) Mountaintop Dream big. Walk tall. Be strong. March on. Don’t quit. Never stop. Climb up the MOUNTAINTOP! As the title details, Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 is written from the perspective of a young girl […]
Going Down Home With Daddy
Written by: Kelly Starling Lyons Illustrated by: Daniel Minter Reviewed by: Macey Putnam (2020-2021) “There is nothing like going down home” Going Down Home With Daddy is a beautiful book that was awarded the Caldelcott for 2020 and showcases the traditions and culture of an African American family. In the story Lil Alan and his […]