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A review by kitsuneheart
Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
5.0
Reading the history and inspiration for this book is actually more interesting than reading the story itself, for me! But the story itself is still quite enjoyable. The final pages of the book give this background: Faith Ringgold sewed five intricate quilts for a series called "Woman on a Bridge," the first quilt of which became this picture book. The story makes reference to "flying to freedom" and the discriminatory practices of unions, which kept out POC by saying only those whose fathers were union members could join.
The picture book section is generally very hopeful, but, again, the practices of unions and the occasional poverty of the family is mentioned. Some very young readers won't quite get this, but the older ones will realize that this is a story about escapism, though escapism with hope.
You child is very likely to have this read to them in school, but don't be afraid to pick it up yourself for storytime at home!
The picture book section is generally very hopeful, but, again, the practices of unions and the occasional poverty of the family is mentioned. Some very young readers won't quite get this, but the older ones will realize that this is a story about escapism, though escapism with hope.
You child is very likely to have this read to them in school, but don't be afraid to pick it up yourself for storytime at home!