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A review by duke_and_turk
My Name Is James Madison Hemings by Jonah Winter
5.0
Wow!
This book was fantastic! I oftentimes don't enjoy illustrated biographies. They're usually just an easy to digest checklist of someone's life. But Winter really brought James Madison Hemings alive with a strong voice standing out distinct and assertive in his observations of his childhood. I had chills by the end. Such a unique perspective on slavery and our founding fathers. What's tragic is that this, of course, would've been a common occurrence and so even if this book stands out in kids lit, it's only one of countless stories of sons and daughters who were also property.
This book was fantastic! I oftentimes don't enjoy illustrated biographies. They're usually just an easy to digest checklist of someone's life. But Winter really brought James Madison Hemings alive with a strong voice standing out distinct and assertive in his observations of his childhood. I had chills by the end. Such a unique perspective on slavery and our founding fathers. What's tragic is that this, of course, would've been a common occurrence and so even if this book stands out in kids lit, it's only one of countless stories of sons and daughters who were also property.