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Bezig met laden... When We Say Black Lives Matter (editie 2021)door Maxine Beneba Clarke (Auteur)
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![]() Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. ![]() ![]() ![]() The author of The Patchwork Bike (illustrated by Van Thanh Rudd, 2016) writes to children about the meaning of the phrase Black Lives Matter. Pastel illustrations, also by Clarke, on dark, textured paper are paired with oversized, contrasting text addressed to “Little one.” In the visuals, a family that begins as a couple expecting a baby grows into a family with a child and then becomes part of a community in protest, marching for Black lives, before a final page shows a jubilant Black boy in a cap and gown. The adult narrator explains that “when we say Black Lives Matter, / we’re saying Black people are wonderful-strong.” Other meanings of the rallying cry, when it is called out, screamed, sung, laughed, and known, include a demand for respect, a defiant joy, a channeling of ancestors, an acknowledgment of trouble, and knowing one’s worth. Clarke’s text is poignant and mesmerizing, with design elements that raise the text to an artistic level, shaping it around the art and highlighting active and emotional words in color: enough, dancing, radiant, precious. The art is truly outstanding, gripping the heart from the very first spread and not letting go. With colored shapes and stained-glass motifs, these Black figures feel real and weighty. Within this deep dive are tragedy, fear, anger, and mourning alongside hope, comfort, strength, and triumph. This slim book contains a necessary and healing exploration of our current moment that will remain relevant for decades to come. An astonishing work of art and a crucial addition to every bookshelf. (Picture book. 4-10) -Kirkus Review ![]() The illustrations are evocative without being graphic - a faceless line of police in riot gear, an abstract body outline suggesting a crime scene - and provide great opportunities for discussion with children of all ages and levels of understanding. Although the text is written from the perspective of a Black parent talking to their child, this book is a valuable read for families of all backgrounds. It serves as an explanation of the BLM movement (in the most beautiful, not-didactic way imaginable) as well as a vital message of empowerment for Black children and those who love them. I recommend buying this book from your nearest Black-owned bookstore (https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-owned-independent-bookstores/) and sharing it with the young people in your life. Be prepared for thoughtful, important conversations to follow. ![]() geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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In this exuberant exploration of the Black Lives Matter motto, a loving narrator relays to a young Black child the strength and resonance behind the words. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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![]() GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)305.8Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Groups of people Ethnic and national groups ; racism, multiculturalismLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:![]()
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