Reviewed by Deborah Menkart Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: The collage illustrations in The Mangrove Tree are stunning — each page invites the reader to take in the creativity and details created through the multicolored, textured cloth. The story itself is an important one, describing a community that was once ecologically devastated and poverty-stricken […]
The Compassionate Warrior: Abd El-Kader of Algeria
Reviewed by Edith Campbell Review Source: Cotton Quilts Book Author: Marston combines her love of scholarship and of young adult literature as she writes about Emir Abdel Kader. At times, she speaks directly to her audience in a tone that guides them as they learn more, not only about this brilliant and compassionate leader but, also […]
The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage
Reviewed by Debbie Reese Review Source: American Indians in Children’s Literature Book Author: The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage (2105) by Selina Alko has illustrations by Alko and her husband, Sean Qualls. The author’s note tells us that Alko is a “white Jewish woman from Canada” and that Qualls is an “African-American man from […]
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow
Reviewed by Julie Smolinski Review Source: Independent Book Author: Though the title would suggest otherwise, Satchel Paige: Striking out Jim Crow isn’t exactly a biography of the famous Negro League pitcher, Satchel Paige. The story is not told from his perspective and for the most part we don’t get too much information about Paige’s personal […]
Rock & Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story
Reviewed by Debbie Reese Review Source: American Indians in Children’s Literature Book Author: Decades ago—and now, too—I revel in the music of The Band. I was amongst those who went to see the film The Last Waltz. Of course, I bought CDs, too. At the time, I knew Robbie Robertson was Native, but didn’t know much […]
Panther Baby: A Life Of Rebellion & Reinvetion
Reviewed by Edith Campbell Review Source: Cotton Quilts Book Author: Honestly, I didn’t want to read Panther Baby: A Life Of Rebellion & Reinvetion when Doret first suggested it. But since I trust her judgment of books, I read the book and I’m so glad I did! I’ve wanted to put Panther Baby into the hands […]
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