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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
A moving story told only through illustrations. Beautifully done. At the end the author describes how he was inspired by writing letters for Amnesty International's Write for Rights program he was a part of.
This book is lovely. Not only am I going to purchase a copy, but I want to see if my school can participate in Amnesty International's Write for Rights.
I loved this! I‰ЫЄm always impressed when authors can tell stories without words, but this was especially powerful.
The idea that people can be imprisoned for disagreeing with the government makes me shudder. Though it seems like that‰ЫЄs what our current (U.S.) administration would like to do.
But the idea that we can make a difference in these people‰ЫЄs lives by something as simple as writing letters is amazing.
It made me want to start writing letters.
If you like sequential art of any kind check this out. Or, if you don‰ЫЄt, check it out anyway; you might like it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Owlkids Books for a copy in return for an honest review.
The idea that people can be imprisoned for disagreeing with the government makes me shudder. Though it seems like that‰ЫЄs what our current (U.S.) administration would like to do.
But the idea that we can make a difference in these people‰ЫЄs lives by something as simple as writing letters is amazing.
It made me want to start writing letters.
If you like sequential art of any kind check this out. Or, if you don‰ЫЄt, check it out anyway; you might like it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Owlkids Books for a copy in return for an honest review.
Interesting wordless picture book about the Amnesty International 'Write For Rights' campaign -- which pairs prisoners who have been imprisoned for their political ideals with pen pals. This would be a great one to read with an older child with lots of opportunity for dialogic interaction.
Wow, what a beautiful and inspiring story about justice, humanity and the power of words.
I'm not entirely sure who the intended audience should be. It says 4+, but I feel that kids would have a LOT of trouble following this one without careful explanations from the parents along the way. The letter at the end definitely clarifies things, and I would recommend reading that first. The story and artwork is beautiful- once you understand what it is depicting.
This is a gorgeous (mostly) wordless children's book that beautifully captures the importance of letters for political prisoners. Having worked in a correctional facility, I can say with confidence that the letters inmates of any kind receive are one of their most important tethers to the world outside -- and this book beautifully renders that concept. The author also includes information about how to get involved with Amnesty International's letter writing campaigns at the back, should a reader be so inspired.
This review was originally posted on my blog at https://dickenslibrary.blogspot.ca/2017/09/letters-to-prisoner-by-jacques-goldstyn.html. Click on the link and go there if you want to see the images missing here.
This wordless book tells the story of a man who held political views in opposition to the government. The differences between the two stances are portrayed symbolically by people carrying signs with orange circles and an army with black squares. During a peaceful protest the man was arrested and thrown in prison.
The illustrations show us what it was like for him in solitary confinement and capture his descent from anger to despair.
His memories while in prison show us the man as an ordinary person with a loving family. It is a reminder that, "there but for fortune, may go you or I."
All kinds of people, old & young, famous and ordinary, from across the globe write letters in many different languages to the man in prison. When the prison is bombarded by these letters, the prisoner is finally freed.
The book ultimately highlights the importance of Amnesty International's Write for Rights campaign and shows us the power of letter writing to make change. It does this by bolstering hope and reminding prisoners that they are not alone. Ultimately it can force governments to release people and change their policies.
At the end of the book is a letter from the author providing more information about Amnesty International's Write for Rights campaign.
This wordless book tells the story of a man who held political views in opposition to the government. The differences between the two stances are portrayed symbolically by people carrying signs with orange circles and an army with black squares. During a peaceful protest the man was arrested and thrown in prison.
The illustrations show us what it was like for him in solitary confinement and capture his descent from anger to despair.
His memories while in prison show us the man as an ordinary person with a loving family. It is a reminder that, "there but for fortune, may go you or I."
All kinds of people, old & young, famous and ordinary, from across the globe write letters in many different languages to the man in prison. When the prison is bombarded by these letters, the prisoner is finally freed.
The book ultimately highlights the importance of Amnesty International's Write for Rights campaign and shows us the power of letter writing to make change. It does this by bolstering hope and reminding prisoners that they are not alone. Ultimately it can force governments to release people and change their policies.
At the end of the book is a letter from the author providing more information about Amnesty International's Write for Rights campaign.
Thank you to Netgalley and Owlkids Books for this ARC!
Letters to a Prisoner is a colorfully illustrated, hopeful story about a man wrongfully imprisoned who receives letters from around the world. Without any text (other than the author's note and a few scribbles on some letters), this is a speedy and beautiful read. I could easily see sharing this with ESL learners and the refugee kids I work with, and I hope to get a copy to pass on to my nieces.
Letters to a Prisoner is a colorfully illustrated, hopeful story about a man wrongfully imprisoned who receives letters from around the world. Without any text (other than the author's note and a few scribbles on some letters), this is a speedy and beautiful read. I could easily see sharing this with ESL learners and the refugee kids I work with, and I hope to get a copy to pass on to my nieces.