A review by mixedgirlreading
Indigo and Ida by Heather Murphy Capps
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Indigo and Ida follows the story of Indigo, an aspiring journalist as she discovers racist practices within her school. As she attempts to make decisions on whether she will speak up or be quiet and get along, she finds letters written by Ida B. Wells in a copy of her biography.
Within this book, Heather Murphy Capps does a great job of bringing forward the racism faced by Black students in a way that I think will educate young readers without being too didactic. Many middle grade novels which deal with social justice issues, I’ve noticed being a bit didactic in how they approach them, and Capps is able to avoid this in her writing. The book draws from Black history and uses it as a way to empower the main character Indigo.I found Indigo’s personality to be realistic and her struggles to feel real. This book feels similar to the YA novel We Are the Scribes by Randi Pink in its themes and presentation, but written for a younger audience. Overall, the story was engaging and I really enjoyed the character of Indigo. I would recommend this for the middle grade reader in your life.
Thank you Netgally and Carolrhoda Books for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Within this book, Heather Murphy Capps does a great job of bringing forward the racism faced by Black students in a way that I think will educate young readers without being too didactic. Many middle grade novels which deal with social justice issues, I’ve noticed being a bit didactic in how they approach them, and Capps is able to avoid this in her writing. The book draws from Black history and uses it as a way to empower the main character Indigo.I found Indigo’s personality to be realistic and her struggles to feel real. This book feels similar to the YA novel We Are the Scribes by Randi Pink in its themes and presentation, but written for a younger audience. Overall, the story was engaging and I really enjoyed the character of Indigo. I would recommend this for the middle grade reader in your life.
Thank you Netgally and Carolrhoda Books for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.