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mrs_bookdragon's review
5.0
What a powerful book that is a must read for all, but especially Black boys. It is a celebration, poetic, and shows the journey of all who came before to pave the way for his life. I liked the quote "Break boundaries/ dear boy/ shape your own fate." Thank you Sourcebooks!
angiew23's review
5.0
This rhyming picture book tells the story of 9 black men who shaped history in their own ways and are wonderful role models for young people to look up to. There is about 2 pages dedicated to each of the 9 men described in this book, with minimal textual information, but also including detailed pictures to show the impact that they made, for example through dance or public speaking. At the end of the book are short biographical paragraphs about each of the people featured in the story. The underlying message of the book is that there are many wonderful role models to look up to and that despite the many challenges that IBPOC community members face, it is possible to make a difference in the world and to fight for what is right. As a grade 3 teacher I would definitely consider purchasing a copy of this book for my classroom library. I would recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the age 5-9 range, but could also see it being used with older students, as the biographical information at the end of the book could be a starting point for research, and potentially with younger children too as it is a rhyming story and it is never too early to teach children about diversity and racism. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book!
beths0103's review
5.0
I met the authors of this book at the American Library Association conference and they were so dynamic and inspiring. This book is meant to be a celebration of notable and influential Black men beyond Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pair this book with I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C James
Pair this book with I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C James
pib003's review
5.0
YES! This book does what so many others like it do not, which is actually name the inspirational black men and provide a little information about what they did IN the actual story, rather than just in the back content. It gives the book so much more substance, and it's a great chance to spark conversation with young readers.
alisa4books's review
2.0
Another fumbling attempt to use rhyming verse in a children's book. Although the subject is worthwhile and the pictures are stunning, the accompanying words are shoehorned awkwardly together in an attempt to describe a famous black man, his accomplishments, and still rhyme. There is a blurb about each famous person featured in the back of the book that provides a bit more context, but the main text is just so clunky, I can't even.