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erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review
5.0
Gorgeous oil-painting illustrations and thorough historical research make this picture book both educational and enjoyable for young readers. Although the topic is a serious one, the writing is age-appropriate. Since the lessons it teaches are very much relevant in 2020, caregivers and educators of young children should consider adding this to their libraries.
draper_claire's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
queerbooklover03's review against another edition
4.0
A well told story with beautiful and moving illustrations that perfectly capture the emotions of each scene.
sydward's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
slow-paced
4.75
Minor: Death, Hate crime, Racism, and Death of parent
librarianryan's review against another edition
4.0
I have read a few children’s books about Billie Holiday. This one, while glossing over much of her life, focuses on one particular day and one special song. This was Billie’s fight song. The one that let people know she was going to stand as a proud black woman and not let anyone knock her down. It’s an approachable book for any age, and puts the past in the hands of today’s young, so they can see the history repeating itself, and maybe, just maybe, push for a stop. To really see a world where all are equal.
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