A review by alittleoverdue
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

4.0

“The diving board was high and maybe a little scary…” (p.8), but after passing his swim test, Jabari, a young African American boy, is ready to try a jump. With the support of his father and younger sister watching on, Jabari overcomes his fears and takes the leap. Corwall’s watercolor and collage-like illustrations paint a refreshingly inclusive representation of children and families. An encouraging tale of courage that provides an instructive and relatable story suitable for beginning readers or an engaging read aloud.