librarianryan's review
informative
medium-paced
3.0
This book seems more like little vignettes to join 2 people together than it does a proper story. The information is interesting, but that is about it. This book could have been done better.
panda_incognito's review
5.0
This nonfiction picture book tells the intersecting stories of Joachim Prinz and Martin Luther King Jr., showing how they both grew up to oppose injustice. Prinz grew up in Germany, opposed Hitler's rise to power, and was able to leave Germany with his family prior to World War II. When he came to America, he was alarmed to see familiar patterns of discrimination directed to Black people, and he took a role in the Civil Rights Movement.
The story also introduces MLK's childhood experiences and work towards justice, and the book works smoothly as a dual biography that culminates in the men's presence together at the March on Washington, where they both gave speeches. The book emphasizes the importance of speaking up for justice, stopping bystander behavior, and joining together with others to work towards social improvement.
I had never heard about Prinz before, or if I had, he was presented as such a footnote to history that I did not remember him. I enjoyed learning about his story, and the book is very well-written, sharing information in a brief, concise manner while highlighting important and memorable details. The vivid, atmospheric illustrations are also wonderful, capturing recognizable likenesses of historical figures and depicting historical time periods in a detailed, accurate way.
This book includes a glossary and a timeline at the end, and the timeline mentions MLK's assassination, even though the rest of the book does not. I found this book very educational and interesting, and I appreciate its positive portrayal of inter-faith justice work and the author's choice to let the story speak for itself without tacking on a preachy connection to current events at the end. This is very powerful and well-crafted, and I would highly recommend it for libraries, schools, and families.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The story also introduces MLK's childhood experiences and work towards justice, and the book works smoothly as a dual biography that culminates in the men's presence together at the March on Washington, where they both gave speeches. The book emphasizes the importance of speaking up for justice, stopping bystander behavior, and joining together with others to work towards social improvement.
I had never heard about Prinz before, or if I had, he was presented as such a footnote to history that I did not remember him. I enjoyed learning about his story, and the book is very well-written, sharing information in a brief, concise manner while highlighting important and memorable details. The vivid, atmospheric illustrations are also wonderful, capturing recognizable likenesses of historical figures and depicting historical time periods in a detailed, accurate way.
This book includes a glossary and a timeline at the end, and the timeline mentions MLK's assassination, even though the rest of the book does not. I found this book very educational and interesting, and I appreciate its positive portrayal of inter-faith justice work and the author's choice to let the story speak for itself without tacking on a preachy connection to current events at the end. This is very powerful and well-crafted, and I would highly recommend it for libraries, schools, and families.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
libraryrobin's review
4.0
A look at a pair of religious leaders who brought their voices together to push for equality.
"...bigotry and hatred are not the most urgent problems. The most urgent, the most disgraceful, the most shameful and the most tragic problem is silence." -Rabbi Joachim Prinz
"...bigotry and hatred are not the most urgent problems. The most urgent, the most disgraceful, the most shameful and the most tragic problem is silence." -Rabbi Joachim Prinz
lelliereads's review
5.0
Personally this has beeb one of my children's books about Dr King I've read (and I've read three or four this year alone!). It's very informative and I thought it was a unique story to focus on since most focus on his life/I have a dream speech. This one brings something more to the table. The illustrations are also great.
Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to netgalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
dweebaline's review
5.0
This is a lovely book to introduce kids (around 2nd-grade level) to Jewish people's involvement in the civil rights movement and American Jewish activism.
graypeape's review
5.0
I'm sad to say I don't remember learning about Joachim Prinz and his work in the civil rights movement in school, and I'm glad that kids today have more inclusive books to learn from! This book gives a good overview of Prinz's and King's lives, focusing on their childhoods and how the inequality and prejudice they faced inspired their work later in life, and the story of the two meeting and working together. Prinz's speech at the March on Washington had a particularly important point that is still vital today: that the most urgent problem isn't bigotry or racism; the most pressing issue is silence. Unless people speak up about the injustices they see around them, nothing will get changed. This is as true today as it has always been, and it's good to see it passed on to today's youth.
The presentation in this book is really well done; the narrative flows nicely, the art is warm, with a retro vibe that feels of its time. At the end, there's a helpful timeline of events, always a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this book!
#TheRabbiandtheReverend #NetGalley
The presentation in this book is really well done; the narrative flows nicely, the art is warm, with a retro vibe that feels of its time. At the end, there's a helpful timeline of events, always a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this book!
#TheRabbiandtheReverend #NetGalley
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