Reviewed by Deborah Menkart Book Author: Mandela, the beautifully illustrated children’s book by Kadir Nelson, has been selected as one of the top books on Nelson Mandela by many groups including Colorlines and Kirkus Reviews. Given Kadir Nelson’s talents and strong reputation as a children’s book author and illustrator, Mandela is likely to become a […]
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu
Reviewed by Akwasi Osei Review Source: Africa Access Book Author: This is the true story of Emmanuel Yeboah. Born in Ghana in 1977 with a deformed leg, he became the personification of courage, strength—mental and physical—and determination even as a child. His life and challenges are well-known in Ghana. This excellent picture book brings the narrative […]
Child of the Civil Rights Movement
Reviewed by Jenice L. View Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Teachers are often frustrated with how to teach historical events in an accurate and nuanced way. This is particularly challenging for early elementary teachers when mob violence and complex philosophical controversies are a central part of the story. Teaching the history of the […]
Waiting for the Biblioburro
Reviewed by Katie Seitz Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: In Colombia, internal conflict between paramilitaries and guerrilla groups ebbs and flows, exacerbated by political upheaval and the drug trade. In the north of Colombia, in a rural area controlled mainly by paramilitaries, and still under threat of violence and repression, a former schoolteacher […]
Best Mariachi in the World
Reviewed by Beverly Slapin Review Source: DeColores Book Author: This title was published in hardcover and paperback, in English-only, Spanish-only, and what the publisher labels “Bilingual—with mostly English and concept words in Spanish formats.” (For those who may not know—apparently including the publisher—a bilingual book contains the complete text in two languages.) Summary: “Gustavo wants […]
A Path of Stars
Reviewed by Bridget Feldman Review Source: Independent Book Author: A Path of Stars by Anne Sibley O’Brien explores the joys and sorrows that dwell within the childhood memories of an elderly Cambodian woman. Through O’Brien’s use of vivid imagery and powerfully emotive language, these stories are passed down to young Dara by her grandmother, Lok Yeay. This children’s […]
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