sabesaw's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
emmaillustrate's review
5.0
Hey You is such a wonderful celebration. A celebration of life, of being Black - encompassing inspiration and self love, whilst deftly weaving in the tough conversations and always ending on a powerful, heart-felt note. Dapo Adeola's debut is going to change lives with his words and illustrations, and I love that he worked with 18 other illustrators to bring them to life. It was a very moving and uplifting read, and is going to mean so much to so many.
pib003's review
3.0
As an adult I LOVE this book, but I also struggle with books aimed at children that require the social, political, and historical background knowledge of adults. It might be a more useful jumping off point for discussion with an older child, maybe in late elementary or middle school, who has had a chance to absorb and contextualize that information.
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