It didn't grab me as much as I wanted. There are some good poems in there, and poets I want to learn more about, but it's not a collection I think I will run out and buy.

A riveting take of how President Garfield died, which could have been avoided if his doctors had known about germ theory (and, well, if he hadn't been shot in the first place.) Jarrow does an excellent job of laying out how they got there. It's sad that Garfield isn't well known: from this account, it seems like he could have done a lot of good for the country. Maybe this book will give him a little more knowledge.

I enjoyed reading this book! For the full review, check out my blog: https://librariansc.blogspot.com/2022/01/multicultural-childrens-book-day.html

A beautiful story that illustrates how one child feels about picking free watercress (and the way she is treated at school) and her parents explaining why they do the things they do. Chin knocks it out of the park again with his watercolor illustrations.

I loved this one. Mel is such a great, plucky bird. I put it right on my "to-order" list when I was done.

An excellent overview of what Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma was like when it was thriving, and how quickly it all came down due to the jealousy of white people. Cooper's illustrations are haunting, and it has excellent back matter. May this history be continued to be taught.

Nima doesn't feel like she fits in anywhere. It's that line that many tread--not 100% fitting in their family's home culture, but not fitting in their adopted culture entirely either. Nima spends her time thinking about Yasmeen, a perfect girl she might have been. Then, the magic happens.

I don't want to say more for spoilers, but it's a magical realism book which is always tricky to categorize. I enjoyed reading Nima finding out more about herself and her family. I think the poetic form makes it more accessible.

An excellent overview of the Black Panther Party. It takes you beyond the leaders into the people who did day-to-day work and emphasizes all the learning and free food they provided for people.

This book reminded me of [b:The Things She's Seen|42356928|The Things She's Seen|Ambelin Kwaymullina|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1544990392l/42356928._SY75_.jpg|66005593]. Their topics aren't really similar, but there's something about the atmosphere of both books that made me connect them.

Moth is the only survivor of a car accident that kills the rest of her family. She lives with her aunt Jack now, and practices the Hoodoo rituals her grandfather taught her. A new boy moves to town, Sani, and it seems like he's the first person in a while to really see her. He carries a lot of sadness inside, and they go on a road trip to help end some of that sadness and loneliness they both carry.

It's beautifully written, and everything is a little bit magical and not quite real the whole time.

I think the pictures in this book are stunning. So magical, and every child looks powerful and awesome. I loved it.