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kayleeacton's review against another edition
5.0
The Case for Loving is a story about Richard and Mildred's love story. They fell in love and knew that they wanted to spend their lives together but knew that it was illegal to marry in the state of Virginia. To escape this, the two got married in Washington D.C to make their marriage legal. After they returned home, they were awakened by the police who came to arrest them for being together. In order to get out of jail, they had to leave Virginia. After they moved, Mildred gave birth to three babies. They were happy to be together, but they missed their home and their family. Then, they hired a team of lawyers to fight their case so they could move back to Virginia. They won the case and the right to be legally married in Virginia. This is a book that I would love to read as a whole class.
jaij7's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful story but felt there should be more information and real photos of the Loving family.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
A book many people will undoubtedly draw comparisons to the present day. An incredibly timely story. Which makes you wonder: how will history judge us based on the current fight for marriage equality?
caitlinalrogers's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great story about an important topic for kids that children must learn. The book has great illustrations and tells a story about the importance of love and fighting for what's right.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Review copy: ARC (F&G) from publisher
Interracial marriage has not always been legal in every state in the U.S. This picture book deals with one case that went to the Supreme Court to get that changed. This is a great addition to our collection. It can be used around Valentine's Day, during civil rights units or anytime really.
There was one issue though. I did notice that the text said the husband didn't see differences. That didn't' sit well with me. In her NY Times review, Katheryn Russell-Brown explained it very well http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/books/review/my-name-is-truth-chasing-freedom-and-the-case-for-loving.html?ref=review
Interracial marriage has not always been legal in every state in the U.S. This picture book deals with one case that went to the Supreme Court to get that changed. This is a great addition to our collection. It can be used around Valentine's Day, during civil rights units or anytime really.
There was one issue though. I did notice that the text said the husband didn't see differences. That didn't' sit well with me. In her NY Times review, Katheryn Russell-Brown explained it very well http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/08/books/review/my-name-is-truth-chasing-freedom-and-the-case-for-loving.html?ref=review
pagesofpins's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations are captivating, and the author did a nice job of including just enough detail to explain the Lovings' fight to be recognized as a married couple without getting too bogged down in detail.
turrean's review against another edition
4.0
The story was a well-told and important one. I did not find the illustrations particularly appealing, though.
missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
It's really beautifully illustrated and has a thoughtful treatment of the case which is age appropriate while also being accurate (including author's notes and a source list). I'm not sure about where it would be useful in terms of story times--maybe in a classroom setting when kids are being introduced to the court system?--but I think it is a great addition to any collection.
kemendraugh's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoy this art a LOT. Really enjoy that this book was created by an interracial couple. Really enjoy justice winning <3
snazel's review against another edition
4.0
Good introduction to a really important part of history. But I want WAY MORE INFO.
Also I really need not much more proof that God has a sideways sense of humour than the fact that the court case was Loving vs. The State Of Virginia. There wasn't much more way to make that obvious unless buddy's last name had been "Justice".
Also I really need not much more proof that God has a sideways sense of humour than the fact that the court case was Loving vs. The State Of Virginia. There wasn't much more way to make that obvious unless buddy's last name had been "Justice".