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Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper
Will review once I can get the digital or physical book. The audio lacks the beautiful illustrations.
Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Well-Being by Randy Woodley, Edith Woodley
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Broadleaf Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Woodleys discussed the ten values, shared by many Indigenous peoples, they feel would help people create a balanced, sustainable life, away from the settler mindset. I felt like the format was not as effective in presenting the message. The first half was more memoir, while the last half were some anecdotes mixed with the principles. There are other books that have done this better.
The Woodleys discussed the ten values, shared by many Indigenous peoples, they feel would help people create a balanced, sustainable life, away from the settler mindset. I felt like the format was not as effective in presenting the message. The first half was more memoir, while the last half were some anecdotes mixed with the principles. There are other books that have done this better.
Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions by Nalo Hopkinson
4.5
I've been interested in Hopkinson for a while. I highly enjoyed reading most of these stories and was pleasantly surprised by the casual queerness throughout. I loved the format of having an author's note before each which gave context. My favourites were Clap Back, Repatriation, San Humanité (only 2 pages!), and Whimper. Finding effective short stories is always a treat!
One short story, Ally, is Hopkinson, who is cis, writing from the perspective of a trans woman. She does address this but the focus of this story on acceptance is not Hopkinson's to tell.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tachyon Publications for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
One short story, Ally, is Hopkinson, who is cis, writing from the perspective of a trans woman. She does address this but the focus of this story on acceptance is not Hopkinson's to tell.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tachyon Publications for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
How Could You by Ren Strapp
3.5
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Loved the many kinds of people represented within this graphic novel, which was unapologetically queer. The art style was fun, colourful. However, every person was so incredibly messy, which made for drama but may not be everyone's cup of tea. I wanted more time with each character to understand them better and came away more stressed than anything else.
Loved the many kinds of people represented within this graphic novel, which was unapologetically queer. The art style was fun, colourful. However, every person was so incredibly messy, which made for drama but may not be everyone's cup of tea. I wanted more time with each character to understand them better and came away more stressed than anything else.