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I love the way Jamaica Kincaid uses stream of consciousness in her writing to add surrealist and magical realism elements. It really builds for an engaging story. I also love the tidbits of these stories that ended up being larger parts in her novels.
This was so adorable and perfect for reading in bed on Christmas Eve. I loved the neurodivergent rep!
This was a story that left me genuinely excited to come back to each day. The narrator is flawed in such real and tangible ways. She’s also incredibly honest about *most* of those flaws. The found family aspect melded into the narrative perfectly and I loved seeing the way these relationships grew.
This was such an interesting collection of stories. I read a couple of them for a class in undergrad (5 years ago) and I’ve been meaning to come back to this collection ever since. I enjoyed most of these but there were a handful that just didn’t do it for me (specifically the abortion one). I think Adjei-Brenyah shines brightest in his critique of capitalism. The stories that took place in the store at the mall were my favorites.
This was so incredibly well researched and brought in new perspectives on old tales. I enjoyed hearing what Amanda Leduc had to say about the topic. It's definitely going to influence the way I read fairy tales moving forward.
This would be a perfect read aloud for the classroom or at home. The rhythm in the words and the beauty of the illustrations is a perfect combo.
This was so cute and fun! It’s a perfect picture book for Christmas.
I love the way Cicely Tyson’s life is recounted through this series of poems. It’s done so well and the art style reminds me of the Harlem Renaissance.
Absolutely gorgeous illustrations that’ll have the little ones flipping back and forth between the pages.