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stephanie_happylibrarian's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
I’m sad to say I was not familiar with Diane Nash until I picked up this book. I’m so glad I did and want to learn more about this remarkable woman.
kelleemoye's review
5.0
Sandra Neil Wallace’s biography of Diane Nash is a force of book filled with a powerful story which will inspire whomever reads it and illustrations that are pieces of art on each page. Diane Nash is a name that not as many people know, but she should be included in all of the historical discussions surrounding the Civil Rights Movement; this book will help get her name to a new generation.
I particularly liked the way that Wallace highlighted particular words throughout the book purposefully to capture the emotions or actions of that time in Nash’s life. The choice of words would lead to such fantastic conversations about both author’s purpose and descriptive language. Additionally, the text is written in 2nd person which is not often found in nonfiction historical picture books, so it is great exposure to that point of view.
Full review with teaching tools: https://www.unleashingreaders.com/26069
I particularly liked the way that Wallace highlighted particular words throughout the book purposefully to capture the emotions or actions of that time in Nash’s life. The choice of words would lead to such fantastic conversations about both author’s purpose and descriptive language. Additionally, the text is written in 2nd person which is not often found in nonfiction historical picture books, so it is great exposure to that point of view.
Full review with teaching tools: https://www.unleashingreaders.com/26069
rikkir77's review
5.0
Great author’s note. I had never heard of Diane Nash before now (or at least not in so much detail). I find that I can always keep learning about more amazing people who fight for the rights of themselves and others. Always learning!
Great illustrations as well.
Great illustrations as well.
meg1983's review
5.0
The Civil Rights Act was created less than 40 years ago. This is a beautiful book written in a powerful prose that inspires with incredible art to match. This is important history that needs to be taught and remembered.
nairam1173's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
4.25
Excellent combination of a lesser-known story worth telling, strong prose, and cohesive theming.
missprint_'s review against another edition
3.0
Wow I did not like the artwork in this. Some of Collier's spreads are beautiful but a lot of them have completely flat facial expressions that are off-putting. I also didn't like the text. I think the second person was meant to call back to the way Nash would eventually talk to young people while traveling/lecturing across the US but it felt precious as did the loose rhyming. A bit too long for the format and how text-heavy it was and the back matter almost felt more interesting as the actual text got so message-y. The feminist content is there and strong though.
Back matter includes author's note, illustrator's note, timeline, video interviews, for young readers, quote sources, and selected bibliography. Photo credits buried in the copyright page text.
Back matter includes author's note, illustrator's note, timeline, video interviews, for young readers, quote sources, and selected bibliography. Photo credits buried in the copyright page text.
barberchicago_books's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
There is so much in this informational picture book - from Diane Nash’s story to the incredible mixed media art that accompanies it, to the vocabulary to the back matter. Perfect for Black History Month and every other month of the year. Age says PK-3 but this books should be accessible to kids up through grade 8.
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