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A review by librarian_tori
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem by Amanda Gorman
4.0
"I'm the voice where freedom rings. You're the love your bright heart brings."
This is a wonderful picture book. Gorman demonstrates why she was the first National Youth Poet Laureate - her words are beautiful and stirring. Long's illustrations are bright, colorful, and do a lovely job reflecting the poetry. I appreciate his use of watercolors and his technique. It's real-to-life while still capturing a childlike softness and dreamy quality.
My only reservation is that Gorman's poetry is, at times, too abstract for a young child to grasp. As an adult, I enjoy the symbolism and metaphors Gorman incorporates; however, lines like "windmills of mysteries" will likely require explaining for a child to understand.
This is a wonderful picture book. Gorman demonstrates why she was the first National Youth Poet Laureate - her words are beautiful and stirring. Long's illustrations are bright, colorful, and do a lovely job reflecting the poetry. I appreciate his use of watercolors and his technique. It's real-to-life while still capturing a childlike softness and dreamy quality.
My only reservation is that Gorman's poetry is, at times, too abstract for a young child to grasp. As an adult, I enjoy the symbolism and metaphors Gorman incorporates; however, lines like "windmills of mysteries" will likely require explaining for a child to understand.