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bickie's review
Love the Black boy joy and the pride young Colin displays in his Black identity. Also love the spread about brown activist figures who "inspire, create, lead, and change the world," which includes Huey Newton, Angela Davis, Toni Morrison, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Muhammad Ali, Audre Lorde, Malcolm X, Tommie Smith, and John Carlos. End notes include brief (1-2 sentence) descriptions of the people featured and why they were included.
While it is an authentic experience described by an adoptee himself, I am a little uneasy about the explanation Colin's mom gives him about adoption: "...some children join families when they are born, and others join families after they are born. When you were a baby, Colin, we decided to adopt you, and you made our family whole...adopted means special...being adopted is an extra-special way to join a family. Even though we don't share the same skin color, we share the same love. And that's what matters most."
While it is an authentic experience described by an adoptee himself, I am a little uneasy about the explanation Colin's mom gives him about adoption: "...some children join families when they are born, and others join families after they are born. When you were a baby, Colin, we decided to adopt you, and you made our family whole...adopted means special...being adopted is an extra-special way to join a family. Even though we don't share the same skin color, we share the same love. And that's what matters most."
carolineinthelibrary's review
5.0
This book is full of confidence and self-esteem boosting messages. I loved that it touched on the beauty of being different, being black, and being adopted. Kaepernick has an inspiring story to tell and I'm glad that he is using his platform to boost the confidence of young black and brown kids!
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review
5.0
Beautiful story, gorgeous illustrations, appropriate for everyone from about age 5 up. Ideal for multiracial families, families with adopted children, and diverse classrooms.
danicapage's review
5.0
I didn't realize this was by Colin Kaepernick at first. I know how did I miss that, but I just picked it up and started reading. I thought this book beautifully portrayed adoption and interracial adoption and had great themes. I enjoyed the writing style and the themes.
I'd buy this one, and really enjoyed it.
I'd buy this one, and really enjoyed it.
readingthroughtheages's review
3.0
Don't miss the author's note. I think it was my favorite part of the book.