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Color Me In by Natasha Diaz
5.0
*Before I jump in, I want to thank my good friends The Book Bratz for sending me an ARC they had. I am so thankful to them for sending this my way. This has not impacted my thoughts and review of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Neveah and her mom have moved to Harlem, moving in with her moms family when her parents split up. Neveah was excited to get to know her family, but she didn’t realize there would be as many differences at first that there was.
This is a story of discovering who you are, speaking out for yourself and your family and so much more.
This was one of those books that I loved more than anything but also really wanted to punch some characters in the face. (Her dad and Abby).
I also loved some characters more than anything when reading. Her Aunt Anita is a fierce woman who reminded me of my own aunts. She is smart, protective and wants nothing but the best for her family. She wants her children and her niece to stay safe, do well in school and work hard.
Neveah’s voice is fresh and strong. She is learning more and more about her two cultures, and she connects to both of them differently. I connected to Neveah, understanding her frustration with being pushed to do something she had no say in when It came to religion and also the way she connected to different things. This story of discovery is so important.
Neveah and I are both Jewish, and while our Judaisim doesn’t look the same that doesn’t make either of us “more” Jewish than the other which was an important lesson I learnt while reading this book.
I loved Neveah’s family. Her cousins, her aunt and uncle, her grandfather and her mom were some of my favorite characters. They all love each and really rally together in a time of need.
I can not rave about this book enough. This book is extremely important and I need everyone to read It.
Neveah and her mom have moved to Harlem, moving in with her moms family when her parents split up. Neveah was excited to get to know her family, but she didn’t realize there would be as many differences at first that there was.
This is a story of discovering who you are, speaking out for yourself and your family and so much more.
This was one of those books that I loved more than anything but also really wanted to punch some characters in the face. (Her dad and Abby).
I also loved some characters more than anything when reading. Her Aunt Anita is a fierce woman who reminded me of my own aunts. She is smart, protective and wants nothing but the best for her family. She wants her children and her niece to stay safe, do well in school and work hard.
Neveah’s voice is fresh and strong. She is learning more and more about her two cultures, and she connects to both of them differently. I connected to Neveah, understanding her frustration with being pushed to do something she had no say in when It came to religion and also the way she connected to different things. This story of discovery is so important.
Neveah and I are both Jewish, and while our Judaisim doesn’t look the same that doesn’t make either of us “more” Jewish than the other which was an important lesson I learnt while reading this book.
I loved Neveah’s family. Her cousins, her aunt and uncle, her grandfather and her mom were some of my favorite characters. They all love each and really rally together in a time of need.
I can not rave about this book enough. This book is extremely important and I need everyone to read It.