A review by hookagoodbook
Strange Fruit by Gary Golio

5.0

A beautifully illustrated and informative book. The rich pictures lend movement to the words. This is not a child's picture book, but instead, more of a documentary of the song Strange Fruit and what it meant to the artist, Billie Holiday, who performed it. I have loved this song for years but had never really given thought to how it came about that Billie Holiday sang it, and what she had to put up with from society for doing so. This is a book that can be enjoyed by all ages. A young child will enjoy the illustrations, while the story may have little meaning to them. The informational text would be beneficial to middle schoolers and older. The mix of the two may best be enjoyed by adults. This book has something for everyone.