Beautiful Illustrations, Misaligned Audience

As the grandmother of six (4 of whom are in the target age group), I can’t give this book a glowing review. Read on to see why. Alphabet Rockers’ takes their song of the same name and transforms it into a book, showcasing diverse kids sharing their experiences with exclusion, misunderstanding, and the need to speak up. The narrators, a mix of races, genders, and abilities, tell their stories in a series of vignettes, encouraging readers to listen and amplify voices of protest and support. The book opens with a Black child expressing fears about safety and inviting readers to understand their perspective. Other stories follow, including a South Asian child […]

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