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tayberryjelly's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
hrmason's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
African-American history, memoir
shorereader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
arianna9's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Very interesting!
laurenexploresbooks's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery
morglemore's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This really is a story of Hope
meaganmart's review
4.0
This beautifully illustrated novel in verse takes readers on an immersive ride through the author's quest to uncover her genealogy. Descended from the formerly enslaved Copper family, who were enslaved for generations by the wealthy Lloyds of Wye House, author Carole Boston Weatherford does an incredible job of weaving both real and imagined narratives together to paint an unforgettable portrait of her family history. A story as moving for adults as it is for its intended middle grade audience, Kin: Rooted in Hope is a must-buy for every library.
criticalmiss's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Such a personal account of the author's journey at finding out her ancestry. Going through history, her relatives living in slavery, how she is related to people integral to emancipation. Told in poetry with beautiful illustrations by her son.
A middle grade book that had me looking stuff up to further educate me.
A middle grade book that had me looking stuff up to further educate me.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
Fans of Door of No Return will love this MG novel in verse by the mother-son team.