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Last week I reviewed:
Martina and Chrissie: The Greatest Rivalry in the History of Sports by Phil Bildner, illustrated by Brett Helquist
I finished reading:
The Bitter Side of Sweet by Tara Sullivan
If you never thought to consider where that chocolate bar you're eating came from, it might be a good idea to read this book. It will break your heart and then make you want to take action.
Picture books that stood out in the pile:
It Is Not Time for Sleeping by Lisa Graff, illustrated by Lauren Castillo
A wonderful bedtime story. Lauren Castillo's illustrations are perfection.
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song by Gary Golio, illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb
Powerful picture book about the story of how "Strange Fruit" came to be Billie Holiday's most well-known song despite the fact that her record label refused to record it. Another example of the recent rallying cry that Mitch McConnell inadvertently created: "Nevertheless, she persisted."
How I love Castillo's illustrations! This novel by Sullivan is on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteI liked The Bitter Side of Sweet and you are right, I couldn't do nothing after reading it. My love for chocolate has diminished, and I make sure to get fair trade when I get a craving. I'm looking forward to reading Strange Fruit.
ReplyDeleteLovin the look of Strange Fruit - will put it in my Want-To-Read bookshelf in Goodreads.
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