hlparis's review
5.0
This book is beautifully rendered and the text works with the gorgeous illustrations to show a rich, love-filled life of a young Black boy and the progression of innocence being shattered as he and his friends grow.
This story is a framework for perhaps adults to have The Talk with their children. It also is a big lesson to those that don’t have to have The Talk with their children.
It is a heartbreaking reality for too many.
This story is a framework for perhaps adults to have The Talk with their children. It also is a big lesson to those that don’t have to have The Talk with their children.
It is a heartbreaking reality for too many.
autumn_devries's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a Corretta Scott Award Winning book. This book is about a little boy who is growing up and needs to have a difficult conversation. This book is a great book to show diversity in your classroom.
rachelbuckley's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
vampar's review
5.0
Heartbreaking that this is a topic children have to be introduced to so young. Beautifully written and illustrated.
msgabbythelibrarian's review
3.0
It is sad that a book like this has to be written at all. A book called "The Talk" but it has nothing to do with sex education. And has everything to do with the color of one's skin and the different treatment, the social constructs, and the constant living under a microscope.
The illustrations convey what words do not. Even the secondary illustrations of the TV with the news blurb, the white woman whispering to a policeman, the hands on the steering wheel....it was impactful.
The illustrations convey what words do not. Even the secondary illustrations of the TV with the news blurb, the white woman whispering to a policeman, the hands on the steering wheel....it was impactful.
smilagros's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This reminds me of my little brother. It was such a beautiful and important read but it is heartbreaking that The Talk still happens to this day.