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32 pp.
| Feiwel
| February, 2022
|
TradeISBN 978-1-250-80609-3$18.99
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
Shane W. Evans.
Racial unrest has a way of unearthing a lot of questions in all of us, particularly in our children. This picture book takes the bold step of beginning to address specific, difficult questions about racism. In lyrical text, children ask family members why a particular act of protest occurs: "Why are those people shouting?" "Our people are shouting because we need to be heard. We need to be heard." The illustrations, done in digital collage and paint, are colorful and engaging while still managing to express a somber, thoughtful mood. This is a good starting point in the process of understanding.
40 pp.
| Feiwel
| October, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-1-250-04719-9$17.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Shane W. Evans.
This book about Mike--whose parents affirm that he is a "just right" blend of races, even as peers pressure him to "choose who I cruise with"--celebrates mixed-race identity and joyful individuality. Evans's collage art is abundant in meaningful, kid-friendly detail; a bouncy, free-flowing text with internal rhymes keeps the story high-energy.