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kayleeacton's review
Hey, Black Child, is a poem that is meant to inform a black child that they are capable of accomplishing anything they set their minds to. They are strong and smart, no matter who tells them otherwise. I would most definitely read this book in my classroom with my entire class. This book holds such strong power with its words that cannot be ignored.
lattelibrarian's review
5.0
This was one of my top contenders for my class's mock Caldecott session, and with good reason. Collier's use of collage pieces together a hodge-podge of various materials in order to create a story out of both the past and the present, illuminating the legacy passed down not only through a generation, but through a country as well. Not to mention, of course, Perkins' incredible ode to black children in poetry format. A key word in each stanza stands out from the group, and those words are all about empowerment, compassion, and strength. This is just a great book for children, and I highly recommend reading this out to your young ones.
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afro8921's review against another edition
4.0
This book is written from a poem by Useni Eugene Perkins. Floyd Cooper does a wonderful job of creating awesome mixed media images to compliment the text on the page. The beauty of black children are shown through vibrantly hued illustrations and large text. Good book for one on one reading, or a unit on self actualization.
star63's review against another edition
5.0
Stunning images teamed with the poem Hey Black Child. The continuity of the rays of light and balloons is picked up by students really easily.
shighley's review against another edition
4.0
I've had the pleasure of meeting Bryan Collier at the Elizabeth York Children's Literature Conference, and am always amazed by his illustrations. Couple this with a strong message for children, and you have a winner. (I have to admit, I wondered if there should be a comma in the title.)
missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
Really lovely and hopeful. I could see this being wonderful in a story time celebrating different cultures too. I wish there had been some mention of the figures Collier nods to in his illustrations although I appreciate that there are any author/illustrator notes at all.
pib003's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous parallel structure, complex sentences and illustrations!