Book
Let's talk about race
Record details
- ISBN: 0060285982 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 0060285966
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Physical Description:
1 v. (unpaged.) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
print - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2005.
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| Subject: | United States Race relations Toleration Race awareness Prejudices Racism Lester, Julius |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J 305.8 Lest (Text) | 33126011794413 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | J 305.8 Lest (Text) | 33126011794421 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2005 January
Gr 1-5-This stunning picture book introduces race as just one of many chapters in a person's story. Beginning with the line, "I am a story," Lester tells his own story with details that kids will enjoy, like his favorite food, hobbies, and time of day. Then he states, "Oh. There's something else that is part of my story-I'm black." Throughout the narrative, he asks questions that young readers can answer, creating a dialogue about who they are and encouraging them to tell their own tales. He also discusses "stories" that are not always true, pointing out that we create prejudice by perceiving ourselves as better than others. He asks children to press their fingers against their faces, pointing out, "Beneath everyone's skin are the same hard bones." Remove our skin and we would all look the same. Lester's engaging tone is just right and his words are particularly effective, maintaining readers' interest and keeping them from becoming defensive. The pairing of text and dazzling artwork is flawless. The paintings blend with the words and extend them, 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.-Mary Hazelton, Warren Community School and Miller Elementary School, ME Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.