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A review by panda_incognito
Lottie Paris and the Best Place by Angela Johnson
3.0
This is the second book in a series, and I definitely felt like I was dropped into the middle of something without a full introduction to the character. I liked the diverse and modern approach, but the carefulness with avoiding stereotypes for Lottie and her new friend did not apply to the library itself, which the author portrays as a restrictive place that isn't kid-friendly.
I know that people's contexts vary, but it was jarring to read so many library-related books for storytime prep that assumed that libraries would stifle children. Most modern libraries specifically cater to children's interests and needs, and the portrayal here is either out-of-date or reflects a particularly bad library system.
I know that people's contexts vary, but it was jarring to read so many library-related books for storytime prep that assumed that libraries would stifle children. Most modern libraries specifically cater to children's interests and needs, and the portrayal here is either out-of-date or reflects a particularly bad library system.