A review by iffer
Coretta Scott by Ntozake Shange

3.0

The artwork in this book is moving and powerful, but I felt that the text of the book was somewhat lacking. I know that this is a children's book, but the "story" was a little bit hard to follow, and it was another idealized depiction of the Civil Rights Movement that didn't convey the hate, danger and violence that were present alongside protesters' strong faith in God and change when using non-violent tactics. Coretta Scott King was an amazing woman who is too often overshadowed by her husband, and I wish that this book has done her more justice.