amysutton's review against another edition
Very sparse poem introducing some of the things Coretta believed in and fought for. The paintings are GORGEOUS, but I wanted more biographical information.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
The artwork in this book is moving and powerful, but I felt that the text of the book was somewhat lacking. I know that this is a children's book, but the "story" was a little bit hard to follow, and it was another idealized depiction of the Civil Rights Movement that didn't convey the hate, danger and violence that were present alongside protesters' strong faith in God and change when using non-violent tactics. Coretta Scott King was an amazing woman who is too often overshadowed by her husband, and I wish that this book has done her more justice.
paperfemme's review against another edition
4.0
The pictures are spectacular! The story is not as centered on Coretta as I had hoped, but it is absolutely worth getting your hands on.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely a must for any elementary school library. The illustrations are gorgeous and the text is strong.
pingin505's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love this book! And to be completely fair, I listened to the audiobook, so while the added gospel music was fantastic, I could t see the pictures. It left the story feeling really disjointed and just random facts about the civil rights movement. I wasn’t sure why it was called Coretta Scott, because it didn’t really seem to be about her. But it’s a History I honor and the pictures might have really tied it all together!
angkunkel's review against another edition
4.0
Stunning artwork by Kadir Nelson. My only criticism is that the middle of the poem (and accompanying artwork) shifts its focus to MLK. More could have been emphasized about Coretta's role in the movement.
ajacks's review against another edition
4.0
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the_lobrarian's review against another edition
- Illustrations are oil paints on birch plywood; focus on portraits, expressions mirror those of a serious classical oil painting and evoke powerful feelings
calistareads's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely book. This is a simple telling of a big life. It makes me want to know more about this woman and what really made her tick. Ntozake uses poetry to tell his story. The artwork is also stunning. It feels overly simply and it it meant for young children K-3rd grade. It starts out with Coretta having to walk 5 miles to get to her school while the white kids had a bus. The injustice pops.
The kids were into this story. They have had several books on MLK so they put these two together quickly.
I saw people rave about Kadir Nelson and I might need to check out more by her.
The kids were into this story. They have had several books on MLK so they put these two together quickly.
I saw people rave about Kadir Nelson and I might need to check out more by her.