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A review by ralovesbooks
Black History in Its Own Words by Ron Wimberly
4.0
Recommended
I grabbed this book on a whim from the New Graphic Novels shelf at my library, and I'm glad I followed the impulse. It's beautiful and thought-provoking, and I got exposure to figures I'd never heard of before. I really appreciated the range of people the author highlights, from art to activitism to athletes. The art feels pop-art-ish to my amateur eyes, and it's very appealing. It's a quick read, easy to flip through, and will almost certainly prompt additional reading and research. I like it as a conversation starter, especially for teen readers.
I grabbed this book on a whim from the New Graphic Novels shelf at my library, and I'm glad I followed the impulse. It's beautiful and thought-provoking, and I got exposure to figures I'd never heard of before. I really appreciated the range of people the author highlights, from art to activitism to athletes. The art feels pop-art-ish to my amateur eyes, and it's very appealing. It's a quick read, easy to flip through, and will almost certainly prompt additional reading and research. I like it as a conversation starter, especially for teen readers.