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lilmatt050's review
5.0
I could not believe that I have not given this book a review. As per usual, I love Faith Ringgold who I believe is an amazing illustrator and brings a lot of culture and information for children. In this book, Melody travels every year to Aunt Connie's house with her parents and when she visits Aunt Connie always showcases her paintings for the family to showcase what is the current theme in her life. For this occasion, Aunt Connie painted twelve portraits of African Women who helped changed the course of history and make an impact in our society and to the civil rights movement.
I have to admit and say that this book informed me a lot of women who I have never heard of in my life and yet made a huge impact whether it was in the 20th century or in the 19th century. I was shocked that these certain individuals were never taught in school and it goes to show you that we only learn about the basics of civil rights like Rosa Parks, and Dr. King which is great do not get me wrong but what about the first Black women who fought and protested for Women's rights? The ones who fought all through their life only a whole century late to witness all that has happened in the 20th century.
Even though it is a children's book, I was very entertained and well-informed about our nation's past and I hope as time progresses that we as individuals become more open minded and help create a better tomorrow. I highly recommend it for those who was a simple story and to inform children especially girls that anyone regardless of sex and color can change the world!
I have to admit and say that this book informed me a lot of women who I have never heard of in my life and yet made a huge impact whether it was in the 20th century or in the 19th century. I was shocked that these certain individuals were never taught in school and it goes to show you that we only learn about the basics of civil rights like Rosa Parks, and Dr. King which is great do not get me wrong but what about the first Black women who fought and protested for Women's rights? The ones who fought all through their life only a whole century late to witness all that has happened in the 20th century.
Even though it is a children's book, I was very entertained and well-informed about our nation's past and I hope as time progresses that we as individuals become more open minded and help create a better tomorrow. I highly recommend it for those who was a simple story and to inform children especially girls that anyone regardless of sex and color can change the world!
jasiri31's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
A must for all children, especially Black Girls! My 1st grade teacher introduced me to this book and I never forgot it. It's my favorite childhood book. I respect her so much more now that I am older. She is a Caucasian woman, yet Understood it was imperative to teach her class about all these historical Black Women! She also had us impersonated them in a play! I was Harriet Tubman! Who has never left my Shero/Hero list since!
heypretty52's review
4.0
While I think that this book fails as a read-aloud or traditional picture book, I think that it could be a very handy teaching tool for an early reader learning at home about Black History in America. I'd add this to my library for my second or third grader.
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