Review: The Sandwich Swap, by Rania Al-Abdullah and illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Review of the Rania Al-Abdullah’s The Sandwich Swap for CI 5404. A great story about differing taste in sandwiches and friends overcoming differences.
Review: The Youngest Marcher, by Cynthia Levinson and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Audrey is a young girl who is determined to do everything that everyone else can do. She marches with other Civil Rights marchers and is jailed for standing up for her rights. Her story is a great example of how everyone can (and should) participate in social justice.
Review: No Kimchi for Me, by Aram Kim
No Kimchi for Me is a beautifully illustrated picturebook about a young cat, named Yoomi, who absolutely hates kimchi. The book introduces an important symbol of Korean culture to young readers, while also missing the mark on authentic ethnic representation.
Review: Humpty Dumpty Lived Near a Wall by Derek Hughes, illustrated by Nathan Christopher
Review by Camryn Sharratt What is there on the other side of a wall? Why do we fear it? In Derek Hughes’ retelling, Humpty Dumpty finds himself trapped in the rigid routines of white-collar work. Unsatisfied and unfulfilled, he builds a ladder to see beyond the wall. Nathan Christopher’s detailed illustrations layer the story, building…
Review: Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
What does it mean to be a young person living in a world where they feel detached from society, simply because they “don’t look like everyone else”
