Let's Talk about Race - by Julius Lester (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Award winners Lester and Barbour deliver an original and boldly painted exploration of the commonalities shared by everyone and the details that make each person unique. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about differences." --<em>School Library Journal</em> (starred review)</strong></p><p>In this acclaimed book, the author of the Newbery Honor Book <em>To Be a Slave </em>shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special. A strong choice for sharing at home or in the classroom.</p><p>Karen Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of Lester's unique vision, truly a celebration of all of us. This stunning picture book introduces race as just one of many chapters in a person's story (<em>School Library Journal</em>). Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences (<em>Children's Literature</em>).</p><p>Julius Lester said: I write because our lives are stories. If enough of these stories are told, then perhaps we will begin to see that our lives are the same story. The differences are merely in the details.</p><p><em>I am a story. </em><em>So are you. </em><em>So is everyone.</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>I am a story.</p><p>So are you.</p><p>So is everyone.</p><p>Julius Lester says, I write because our lives are stories. If enough of these stories are told, then perhaps we will begin to see that our lives are the same story. The differences are merely in the details. Now Mr. Lester shares his own story as he explores what makes each of us special. Karen Barbour's dramatic, vibrant paintings speak to the heart of Lester's unique vision, truly a celebration of all of us. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Lester's poignant picture book helps children learn, grow, discuss, and begin to create a future that resolves differences.--Children's Literature<br><br>Lester presents the wealth of human difference as a treasure trove for discovery, and Barbour's naïf-style spreads provide plenty of visual interest.--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>LET'S TALK ABOUT RACE is an enlightening read with important concepts and ideas that even younger children can ponder. Barbour's colorful paintings give visual expression to the rainbow of who w e all are.--Black Issues Book Review<br><br>The pairing of text and dazzling artwork is flawless . . . transporting readers away from a mundane viewpoint and allowing them to appreciate a common spiritual identity. This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about differences.--School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong><br>
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