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chubble's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Violence and Murder
tx2its's review
4.0
Reading 2020
Book 32: Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White by Lila Quintero Weaver
A graphic novel I found on some list about must read books. This book was beautifully drawn all in black and white.
In 1961, Lila's family emigrated from Argentina to Marion, Alabama. From Amazon " As educated, middle-class Latino immigrants in a region that was defined by segregation, the Quinteros occupied a privileged vantage from which to view the racially charged culture they inhabited. Weaver and her family were first hand witnesses to key moments in the civil rights movement."
This book was a great companion read to the March series by Congressman John Lewis that I read last month. Events happening in Marion were similar to what was happening across Alabama. Lila tells the story from a different perspective, which was interesting. The book is reviewed for ages 12 and older. Caution with the language in the book though. School Library Journal wrote and article about using this book as a first person graphic novel that historical events to life for students. My rating 4 ⭐️.
Book 32: Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White by Lila Quintero Weaver
A graphic novel I found on some list about must read books. This book was beautifully drawn all in black and white.
In 1961, Lila's family emigrated from Argentina to Marion, Alabama. From Amazon " As educated, middle-class Latino immigrants in a region that was defined by segregation, the Quinteros occupied a privileged vantage from which to view the racially charged culture they inhabited. Weaver and her family were first hand witnesses to key moments in the civil rights movement."
This book was a great companion read to the March series by Congressman John Lewis that I read last month. Events happening in Marion were similar to what was happening across Alabama. Lila tells the story from a different perspective, which was interesting. The book is reviewed for ages 12 and older. Caution with the language in the book though. School Library Journal wrote and article about using this book as a first person graphic novel that historical events to life for students. My rating 4 ⭐️.
crystal_reading's review
4.0
Darkroom is a look into the life of Lila Quintero Weaver. She details her experiences as an immigrant, but also as a sister, and as a witness to the racism in Alabama during the 60s. The illustrations are fabulous and the story had so many layers. I didn't want to put it down.
tammys_readinglog's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
amysutton's review
4.0
Lila moved from Argentina to Alabama when she was five years old in the height of the Civil Rights Movement. This was such an interesting perspective on the Civil Rights Movement. The child's perspective in this had such fractured information, and that made the story more realistic. My adult knowledge filled in the blanks and made me connect with this reflective story.
elysareadsitall's review
3.0
Weaver lived in Alabama in 1965 while the voting rights marches were going on. Her family is from Argentina, so they were in an odd place racially, not being black or white. Her perspective is unique and interesting.
The drawings were insanely detailed and well done. The imagery was powerful and enhanced the story.
The drawings were insanely detailed and well done. The imagery was powerful and enhanced the story.
suzannedix's review
5.0
Imagine being a child from Argentina in Alabama on 1965? What does this racist state do to a young girl’s upbringing? Fascinating read and an excellent addition to civil rights collections.