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emmaraeempowered's review
3.0
I think this is a good book to teach young kids about Bessie Smith and the time period.
In case you're curious as I was, this was written by a white woman and illustrated by a Black man.
I always feel cautious, or on edge when white people are writing about history Black figures.
In case you're curious as I was, this was written by a white woman and illustrated by a Black man.
I always feel cautious, or on edge when white people are writing about history Black figures.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
Emmarene idolizes the great jazz singer Bessie Smith. But when she can't afford a ticket to Bessie's show in her hometown, she decides to go anyway and listen outside the tent. On the night of the show, Emmarene pokes her head through the tent so she can not only hear, but see the glamorous singer strut around in her feather boa. Soon, however, Emmarene notices some nefarious figures on horses, dressed in white sheets, carrying torches. The Night Riders, otherwise known as the Ku Klux Klan, have come to sabotage Bessie's show!
No longer worried someone might catch her without a ticket, Emmarene bursts into the show to warn everyone of the Night Riders outside. While others cower in fear, bold and brazen Bessie marches right outside and confronts the men on horseback, not only scaring them off with her words, but with her powerful singing voice.
Read my entire review on my blog.
No longer worried someone might catch her without a ticket, Emmarene bursts into the show to warn everyone of the Night Riders outside. While others cower in fear, bold and brazen Bessie marches right outside and confronts the men on horseback, not only scaring them off with her words, but with her powerful singing voice.
Read my entire review on my blog.
the_lobrarian's review against another edition
- Illustrations are acrylic on canvas
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