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syntaxx's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Well done illustrated children's biography about a Black comic artist. I had no prior knowledge of Jackie Ormes and learned quite a bit from this book!
rebeccareadinstead's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
5.0
CSK Illustrator Honor 2024
Sibert Honor 2024
ALA ALSC Notable 2024
Sibert Honor 2024
ALA ALSC Notable 2024
howiedoowinfam's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
stephanie_happylibrarian's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
A fascinating look into the first Black women cartoonist to be nationally syndicated, we learned about her career and how she achieved her success. This book is a visual feast for the eyes—the illustrations are eye-catching and draw the reader into Ms. Ormes’ world.
thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Read this at LibLearnX23 at the Scholastic picture book luncheon!
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Jackie Ormes was a groundbreaking comic artist in her day. Not only that, but she was a fashionista, philanthropist, and activist. She used her illustrative skills to discuss and promote the Civil Rights movement in a highly public and normalizing way. The illustrations in this book as well serve to highlight her history working with newspapers and comics, making this to be a visually interesting book! This picture book biography has me longing to know more about Zelda "Jackie" Ormes.
In the back there are references, photos, and some more information for future resources.
In the back there are references, photos, and some more information for future resources.
mpplys's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.25
+ picture book biography about a Chicago legend! I didn’t know about her before and I should have. I love the way the art style changed as the story progressed.
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Who is this for ? Grades 1 and up. Educators and librarians will love to talk about this one for the Chicago history, comic style art and and strong female pioneer! RR
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Who is this for ? Grades 1 and up. Educators and librarians will love to talk about this one for the Chicago history, comic style art and and strong female pioneer! RR