Picture Book Review: Do You Know Them

 

While this book shares an important piece of Black history, it's important to acknowledge these stories year round and not just in February. 

Lottie lost track of her family. They had been sold before the end of the war. Now she's desperate to find them. She works all the odd jobs she can to save money for an advertisement in the newspaper. She's hoping that someone will know where they are.

This is a heartbreaking story with lovely illustrations, but it's so powerful and important to read. Lottie is an inspiration in a dark time. She's determined and she gives others hope. There's nothing more powerful that hope. This is an important book to share with readers. 

* This book was sent for review

This is a must have picture book for your library's collection.

Picture Book Wednesday: Standing On Her Shoulders

 

A young girl listens to her female relatives as they talk about the women who have come before all of them and who have paved the way. They share ladies from history and the back includes a list and mini biography. 

I love the question at the end of this book. So much history and talks about breaking barriers in this book. I loved the bright illustrations. I loved the message of this book. This one is a fantastic story to read together.

Library Recommendation: A must have picture book for your school and public libraries.

Picture Book Review: Pies from Nowhere

The National Lunch Company employed a cook by the name of Georgia Gilmore. When Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to move, she organized a movement of women who cooked and baked goods to sell for the cause. They didn't want their names mentioned, so they became the Club from Nowhere.

A fantastic picture book biography of Georgia Gilmore in this moment in time. I loved learning about her; I didn't know about her. I love how she and others baked in secret and how they helped the protests the way they knew how. I love her bravery and how she used her knowledge to become her own boss, further helping others. Great illustrations.

A must have book for school and public libraries.